US EditionPhoto of a stalled commuter train on a submerged track shows Mumbai’s frailties during monsoon
Torrential monsoon rains disrupted Mumbai's vital local train services, exposing infrastructure weaknesses as many areas remain flooded, officials reported on Aug. 19.
- Heavy rains disrupted Mumbai's transport and daily life on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, flooding roads and submerging railway tracks in the financial capital.
- Torrential downpours caused Monorail trains to stall on elevated tracks, stranding 782 passengers who were rescued the same evening amidst waist-deep water.
- Mumbai received over 100 mm of rain in 22 hours ending early Wednesday, with localized amounts reaching up to 229.5 mm, causing flooding and disrupting flights alongside train services.
- State Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal urged the government to declare a "wet drought" and provide Rs 50,000 per hectare for extensive damage to over 15 lakh acres of crops across Maharashtra.
- Public transport resumed normal operations Wednesday morning, offering relief as Mumbai began recovering from flooding and transport disruptions caused by the heavy rains.
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