BEIJING (Reuters) -At least three more people have died in heavy rains in northern China, state media said on Tuesday, taking to 13 the death toll in recent storms across the region, with five still missing and no let-up in rain forecast.

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ISLAMABAD: Monsoon rains have claimed at least 657 lives across Pakistan since June 26, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirming the widespread devastation.

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On Monday morning, torrential rain slowed traffic on the Western Express Highway near Vile Parle and caused delays on Central and Harbour railway lines. Waterlogging was reported in areas like Nalasopara and Wadala, while a powerful rain band dumped nearly 80 mm of rain per hour over Bandra and South Mumbai.

The IMD has issued rainfall alerts for Maharashtra, with Mumbai and Pune under scrutiny as monsoon intensifies. Mumbai faces heavy to very heavy rainfall, potentially causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

At least 660 people have died in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since monsoon season began in late June, and 935 more have been injured.