On July 26, 2005, Mumbai was battered with heavy rainfall and floods. The havoc across the city had brought the city to a halt. Apart from the Mithi river in Kurla, the 'Bandra Talao' in Bandra west had overflown leaving the area reeling under constant fear until the water levels dipped. 17 years later, the locals recalled the horrific experience they witnessed during Mumbai floods.

Sharik Shaikh, a trader from Bandra told mid-day.com, "I can recall that the Bandra Talao had overflown on July 26. Fishes were floating on the streets close to the Talao. I remember, that day, I had met a friend, namely Mehmood who lived in Jogeshwari. His bike developed a mechanical problem and it stopped functioning. The trains were not functioning and there were no cabs or autos to take him home, so I decided to give him my bike, he was only able to ride it for a couple of miles and the bike broke down. Sometime later he returned and informed me that my bike too had a breakdown."