Heavy rains in India's financial capital Mumbai have disrupted the lives of millions of people, submerging roads and leading to flight and train cancellations. Many parts of the city remain inundated in waist-deep water, with videos showing residents swimming through waterlogged roads as garbage gushed out from clogged sewers.

Heavy rains have continued across Mumbai for the fourth day in a row, disrupting normal life in the city. National weather office IMD has issued an 'orange alert' for Mumbai, predicting precipitation in the 'heavy' to 'very heavy' categories across the metro.

On track for more than 48 inches of rain in August, India’s financial capital is expected to surpass the record set in 2020.

Mumbai faces extreme rainfall due to climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for early warning systems and adaptation strategies.

Netizens take to social media with humour-laced jibes, suggesting that developers selling ₹10-crore apartments should also offer boat parking

Despite a third of the monsoon season still remaining this year, the Santacruz weather station in Mumbai has already recorded nearly the average seasonal rainfall for this period. The city experienced 870 mm of rainfall over the past five days, significantly contributing to the total rainfall.

Mumbai monsoon forecasting has historically struggled with accuracy due to the city's unique microclimate and complex geography, leading to significant public frustration and preparedness challenges

A viral Instagram video captures Mumbai’s heavy monsoon flooding and commuter struggles, highlighting infrastructural challenges.