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Indian authorities say the lives of more than 20 million people have been disrupted by the heavy monsoon rains in Mumbai (Bombay) and surrounding areas.

Meteorologists warn of heavy rain and strong winds in the next 24 hours.

Repairing the damage could cost the city up to $10bn (£5.7bn), a senior Indian official told the BBC.

A third of the city is said to be completely paralysed. Its centre is under water and the local transport system has been badly hit.

Indian officials have also warned that the number of people who have died could soon rise to 1,000, as rescue workers are still trying to recover bodies from flooded areas.

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