IN PHOTOS: 15 unfiltered photos of Mumbai’s rain mayhem that tell the real story

Updated On: 20 August, 2025 07:30 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Mumbai’s streets turned chaotic as relentless monsoon showers battered the city. From waterlogged roads and stalled traffic to flooded suburbs and commuters wading through knee-deep water, these 15 unfiltered photos capture the true intensity of the downpour. Each frame tells a story of disruption, resilience, and the city’s struggle against nature’s fury (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE/ SHADAB KHAN/ ASHISH RAJE/ SACHIN KALBAG/ RANE ASHISH)

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<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Heavy rain lashed several parts of Mumbai from the early hours of Tuesday, leaving roads waterlogged, traffic paralysed, and daily life disrupted. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN</p>

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Heavy rain lashed several parts of Mumbai from the early hours of Tuesday, leaving roads waterlogged, traffic paralysed, and daily life disrupted. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Santacruz and Vikhroli bore the brunt of Tuesday`s downpour, recording 151.4 mm and 141.5 mm of rain, respectively, between 8.30 am and 2.30 pm, while Juhu, Byculla, and Bandra logged over 80 mm. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN</p>

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Santacruz and Vikhroli bore the brunt of Tuesday`s downpour, recording 151.4 mm and 141.5 mm of rain, respectively, between 8.30 am and 2.30 pm, while Juhu, Byculla, and Bandra logged over 80 mm. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

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The railway lines were waterlogged due to the heavy downpour. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

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<p>Commuters struggled through knee-deep water as motorists and pedestrians faced severe difficulty navigating the city. BEST buses and private vehicles were stranded at multiple points, with breakdowns further worsening the already slow-moving traffic. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN</p>

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Commuters struggled through knee-deep water as motorists and pedestrians faced severe difficulty navigating the city. BEST buses and private vehicles were stranded at multiple points, with breakdowns further worsening the already slow-moving traffic. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

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People catch fish in clogged water. PIC/ RANE ASHISH

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Locals navigated the intense rainfall by seeking help from truck drivers to make their way through the flooded streets. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

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Parel’s Elphinston Bridge was also flooded, causing significant inconvenience to commuters. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

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The city’s suburbs, typically bustling with activity during the morning and afternoon hours, were hit hardest. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

<p>The lanes outside Dadar Railway Station in Mumbai were flooded and waterlogged. Usually bustling with flower vendors and hawkers, the area appeared eerily empty. PIC/ RITIKA VAISHALI</p>

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The lanes outside Dadar Railway Station in Mumbai were flooded and waterlogged. Usually bustling with flower vendors and hawkers, the area appeared eerily empty. PIC/ RITIKA VAISHALI

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An elderly woman was seen struggling to pass through a waterlogged gate near Dr Baba Ambedkar Road in Dadar. PIC/ SACHIN KALBAG

<p>The downpour also highlighted infrastructural challenges, as low-lying areas faced recurring waterlogging, underscoring the urgent need for improved drainage systems and city planning to mitigate monsoon impacts in the future. PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR</p>

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The downpour also highlighted infrastructural challenges, as low-lying areas faced recurring waterlogging, underscoring the urgent need for improved drainage systems and city planning to mitigate monsoon impacts in the future. PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR

<p> Despite the flooding and traffic snarls, essential services such as ambulances, police, and municipal workers continued to operate, attempting to clear drains, tow stranded vehicles, and assist stranded commuters. PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE</p>

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Despite the flooding and traffic snarls, essential services such as ambulances, police, and municipal workers continued to operate, attempting to clear drains, tow stranded vehicles, and assist stranded commuters. PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE

<p>Residents coordinated locally, helping each other move safely through flooded lanes, while authorities monitored rainfall reports and issued warnings to ensure public safety. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE</p>

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Residents coordinated locally, helping each other move safely through flooded lanes, while authorities monitored rainfall reports and issued warnings to ensure public safety. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

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The heavy rainfall on Tuesday serves as a stark reminder of Mumbai’s vulnerability during the monsoon season. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

<p>While the city has long been celebrated for its energy, culture, and resilience, the images from this day reveal the other side of life in India’s financial capital, one where daily routines are interrupted, transport networks struggle, and nature’s unpredictability tests human patience. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE</p>

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While the city has long been celebrated for its energy, culture, and resilience, the images from this day reveal the other side of life in India’s financial capital, one where daily routines are interrupted, transport networks struggle, and nature’s unpredictability tests human patience. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

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