Mumbai residents woke up to heavy rain for the second consecutive day. The past 12 hours of monsoon showers have caused waterlogging and disrupted traffic, affecting both public and private transport. Amid this, an old video from the Gateway of India is going viral on social media, showing the iconic landmark flooded. HT.com cannot independently verify when or where the video was taken.
The old video, which was shared on X, shows powerful waves crashing on the Gateway of India in Mumbai. Everything around the monument can be seen submerged in water.
Watch the video here:
Check out how people reacted to this video:
“Oh my God! People of Mumbai, please stay safe from these unexpected cyclones and heavy winds sweeping across India. Never seen anything like this before!” shared an individual.
Another added, “Scary visuals, Mumbaikar’s please stay safe.”
“Thinking of everyone affected by the floods in Mumbai. Stay safe and take all necessary precautions. Hope the situation improves soon,” said a third.
A fourth commented, “Stay safe, Mumbai! Take care of yourselves and each other. Let’s weather the storm together.”
“In Colaba now and nothing like this is happening…,” expressed a fifth.
Many in the comments section prayed for the well-being of the residents and the situation to get better.
Mumbai is currently grappling with intense monsoon fury. This morning, the city experienced a torrential downpour, with Mulund and Malabar Hills recording a staggering 34 mm of rainfall in just one hour. In the last 24 hours, the rainfall has reached a substantial 135 mm, leading to widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions.
To exacerbate the situation, a high tide of 4.59 meters is expected to hit the city around 1 pm, further elevating flood risks.
In response to this, three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed to Mumbai. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the city, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas.
