Rain Woes Trend Online As Mumbai Faces Another Monsoon Meltdown
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and its suburbs.
Mumbai was soaked overnight as heavy rains lashed the city from late Sunday into the early hours of Monday, June 16. The downpour began around midnight on June 15, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and flight delays by morning.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and its suburbs. Authorities have advised residents to avoid low-lying and coastal areas and to remain cautious while travelling. Several parts of the city are already grappling with flooding, making Monday morning commutes especially challenging.
But as always, when it rains in Mumbai, it pours online too. Social media platforms have been flooded with videos and photos as Mumbaikars shared their monsoon experiences in real-time.
A user commented, 'Mumbai ko baarish chahiye, but only night shift mein. Morning mein local ka timing mat bigaado yaar (Mumbai needs rain but only during the night shift. Don't mess up the local train timings in the morning, please)."
Mumbai ko baarish chahiye but only night shift mein. Morning mein local ka timing mat bigaado yaar Another said, 'Mumbai rains are finally back… A lot of thunderstorms and lightning since yesterday night."
Mumbai rains are finally back… Lot of thunderstorms and lightning since yesterday night. #theme_pic_India_monsoon #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/j9Ivlnm4N9
— Manda Bendre
#MumbaiRains #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/p2RK2zegr3
— Say®aJ (@officialSayRaj) June 16, 2025
While some people enjoyed the monsoon vibe, others highlighted the usual problems the rains bring, like waterlogged streets and damaged roads in Mumbai.
A person posted a clip of a submerged road and wrote, 'LBS Road, Kurla, underwater Mumbai rains never disappoint."
LBS Road, Kurla underwaterMumbai rains never disappoint. #MumbaiRains #Waterlogging #mumbai #rain pic.twitter.com/LIbJ2wZbKr — Shraddha (슈라다) (@immaturemirror) June 16, 2025
An individual flagged the conditions in Goregaon West, 'P-South Ward – Heavy waterlogging and damaged roads near DLH Park, SV Road, Goregaon West. Commuters and pedestrians are facing daily problems. Please take urgent action to clean drains and repair the road."
@mybmc P-South Ward – Heavy waterlogging and damaged roads near DLH Park, SV Road, Goregaon West. Commuters and pedestrians are facing daily problems. Please take urgent action to clean drains and repair the road. Here are some more reactions:
Rain Intensity Increased #mumbairains #bombay #rains #TrendingNow #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/xaHaZ0T278
— Swedishbeauty11 (@swedishbeauty11) June 16, 2025
Raining heavily now around Lalbaug, Parel, Dadar. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/XYyqNvDuUc — Dr. Rahul Baxi (@baxirahul) June 16, 2025
Mumbai skies now #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/ohLDBhXFJK — Amar Sharma (@chandamar31) June 16, 2025
Meeting my old friend after 13 long years, Mumbai Rains. It's a Love Hate relationship. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/OTMHliwZmf — Dr. Bhavik Panchal (@bhavikpanchal87) June 16, 2025
As Mumbaikars brace for more rains, the city's police have issued an advisory urging people to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel to high-risk areas.
'In view of the heavy rain alert issued by IMD across Mumbai city and suburbs, citizens are requested to avoid visiting coastal and low-lying areas. Our officials and staff are alert and ready to assist Mumbaikars. Dial 100 / 112 / 103 in case of any emergency," the city police wrote on X.
In view of the heavy rain alert issued by IMD across Mumbai city and suburbs, citizens are requested to avoid visiting coastal and low-lying areas.Our officials and staff are alert and ready to assist Mumbaikars. Dial 100 / 112 / 103 in case of any emergency. #MumbaiRainAlert …
— मुंबई पोलीस – Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) June 16, 2025
Train services have also been impacted, with slower speeds implemented as a precautionary measure to prevent derailments or accidents. Commuters are advised to check train schedules before travelling.
IndiGo Airlines has issued a travel advisory, confirming delays and temporary disruptions in its flight operations due to the adverse weather conditions.
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