Mumbai woke up to watery chaos Monday as monsoon rains transformed streets into rivers and turned commutes into aquatic adventures. The city's 12 million residents faced transportation meltdowns after a staggering 300mm of rain fell in just 6 hours – equivalent to dumping 3 million swimming pools across the metropolis!
Local influencer Priya Sharma told us: 'My morning commute felt like a survival challenge – abandoned cars, flooded railways, and people wading waist-deep! ' The downpour forced authorities to cancel school finals (cue student cheers
) and divert flights as airport runways turned into temporary lakes.
But the drama isn't just urban – overflowing rivers in nearby regions have impacted over 2 million people. Climate experts warn this could be a preview of more extreme weather patterns to come. Stay tuned for updates and keep those rain boots handy!
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Heavy rains in Mumbai, India disrupt transport, force schools to close
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