#MumbaiRains: Twitter gets flooded with pictures and videos of the waterlogged city

The rainfall in different parts of Mumbai led to waterlogging, flooding, and traffic congestion.

Updated on: Jun 29, 2019, 15:27:10 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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On Friday, Mumbai woke up to its first heavy rain of the season after a prolonged dry spell. Though it brought relief from the hot and humid conditions, it also created hurdles for the city dwellers. The rainfall in different parts of Mumbai led to waterlogging, flooding, and traffic congestion.

Tweeple shared videos and images showing the difficulties people faced during and after rainfall in Mumbai. (HT File Photo)

While many took to Twitter to show their happiness, some shared funny memes to cope up with traffic snags and waterlogging across the city. However, a few shared videos and images showing the difficulties faced by people during and after the rainfall.

“Thane station welcomes Mansoon!!” wrote a Twitter user while sharing a video of water pouring in on a train station.

Another person shared an image of a train crossing a rail track filled with water. Jokingly he tweeted, “Water park is officially opened in Mumbai today.” “Please be safe. It’s raining heavily today,” he added.

“In what language does rain fall over tormented cities?”quoting famous poet Pablo Neruda, a Twitter user shared this image:

Twitter user Viren Nawani shared some stunning images of the rainfall.

A video of waterlogged road was shared by a Twitter user. “Welcome to #mumbaimonsoon this season 1st rainy day,” he wrote.

Other tweeple too shared images and videos showing rain pouring over Mumbai or the city’s waterlogged situation.

Intense spell of rain is expected over Mumbai on weekend.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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