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Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in Mumbai on July 26, 2005, dumping nearly 1 meter of rain in 24 hours. The floods paralyzed the city, killing 66 people and causing billions in damage. The flooding occurred due to the combination of heavy rain, clogged drainage systems from uncontrolled development and pollution, and the loss of mangrove ecosystems that normally protect the city from floods. To prevent future flooding, officials and citizens need to restore mangroves, improve drainage, ban plastic use

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Lance Oconnor

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