Mumbai, India’s bustling financial hub, turned into a waterlogged maze as torrential rains forced schools to shut, exams to postpone, and transport services to sputter. Over 300mm of rain pounded the city in just six hours, triggering chaos reminiscent of a ‘Netflix disaster thriller’—except this was real life.
Schools, Universities Hit Hard
All schools and colleges in Mumbai and surrounding areas closed Tuesday, while the University of Mumbai postponed exams. ‘New dates will drop soon,’ the varsity announced—leaving students scrambling to refresh their apps .
Commuter Nightmare
Local trains and flights faced major delays, with knee-deep water flooding streets. Social media buzzed with videos of cars half-submerged and commuters wading through brown currents. National Disaster Response Force teams evacuated residents from waterlogged neighborhoods, proving once again that monsoon in Mumbai isn’t just rain—it’s a lifestyle disruptor.
More Rain Ahead?
The India Meteorological Department warned of ‘heavy rain’ in Maharashtra for the next 48 hours. Locals, meanwhile, are stocking up on chai and patience. As one Twitter user joked: ‘Mumbai’s spirit is waterproof… but our Wi-Fi isn’t.’
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as torrential rains forced schools to shut, exams to postpone, and transport services to sputter. Over 300mm of rain pounded the city in just six hours, triggering chaos reminiscent of a ‘Netflix disaster thriller’—except this was real life.
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and flights 
faced major delays, with knee-deep water flooding streets. Social media buzzed with videos of cars half-submerged and commuters wading through brown currents. National Disaster Response Force teams evacuated residents from waterlogged neighborhoods, proving once again that monsoon in Mumbai isn’t just rain—it’s a lifestyle disruptor.
in Maharashtra for the next 48 hours. Locals, meanwhile, are stocking up on chai and patience. As one Twitter user joked: ‘Mumbai’s spirit is waterproof… but our Wi-Fi isn’t.’
