Mumbai was left paralyzed after receiving nearly 200 mm rainfall in just six hours on August 19. Streets turned into rivers, traffic came to a crawl, and train services were suspended as floodwaters wreaked havoc across the city. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the situation with the disaster management department, warning that the next 48 hours will be crucial for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, which remain on high alert.

Bringing much-needed relief to Mumbai’s traffic congestion, the newly inaugurated Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 from BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk, Worli is now operational. This stretch includes six underground stations: Kotak BKC, Dharavi, Shitladevi Mandir, SBI-Dadar Metro, ICICI Lombard Siddhivinayak, Worli, and Acharya Atre Chowk.  Covering a distance of 9.77 km in just 15 minutes and 20 seconds, the metro offers quick access to key business districts, religious landmarks like Siddhivinayak Temple, and recreational hubs such as Shivaji Park. Here is all you need to know about Mumbai’s newest metro addition.