Mumbai has been battered by relentless downpours, prompting the IMD to raise a red alert—the most severe warning—for the city and adjoining regions.
Unyielding rain has turned roads into rivers, derailing both local train and bus services. Authorities have shut schools, colleges, and government offices, and encouraged private establishments to let staff work from home.
The deluge has disrupted urban life—numerous districts are submerged, flyovers are impassable, and traffic crawls at a snail’s pace. Stranded commuters face hardship on every corner.
In low-lying Kurla, around 400 slum residents were evacuated as the Mithi River swelled dangerously close to its flood mark; they’ve since been relocated to school shelters equipped with basic necessities.
Amid the turmoil, the city showcased its resilience. Brave citizens and rescue teams ferried children in boats, cleared flooded routes, and offered shelter and sustenance under chaotic skies.
Flights were also grounded or diverted, and major carriers issued advisories urging travelers to plan their journeys with extra care.
In total, rain-related incidents claimed several lives across the region, while power outages and infrastructure failures amplified the emergency. With the next 48 hours still precarious, Mumbaikars are urged to stay indoors, heed safety directives, and await a break in the monsoon havoc.