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Caution is advised as heavy rain is anticipated in isolated areas on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
The Met department is expecting 64.5mm to 115.5mm rainfall in the next 24 hours.
Heavy rain and gusty wind reportedly brought down the 100-ft hoarding in Ghatkopar.
Metro services were suspended between Aarey and Andheri East metro stations after a banner landed on the overheard wire due to strong winds, a spokesperson from Metro Rail said.
Air India, which operates 72 weekly flights from various cities to Dubai, and IndiGo cancelled their services on Wednesday.
Flagship shopping centres Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates both suffered flooding.
A yellow alrt has been issued in Ernakulam district.
A public holiday was declared in Tirunelveli, Thenkashi, Kanyakumari and Thoothukudi districts.
Tuticorin-bound flights have also been diverted or cancelled.
The prohibition would not apply to Sabarimala pilgrims or travel related to the pilgrimage or disaster relief.