Water gushed into the hospital premises, soaking the floors and making it nearly impossible to move around

Patients, some of whom were on stretchers, were left stranded as water levels continued to rise, with staff members trying to navigate the watery mess to assist

Families of patients waited anxiously as the hospital’s essential services were momentarily disrupted due to the flooding

Videos and images of the flooded corridors and entrances, with water flowing like a stream inside the hospital, sparked concern over the inadequate drainage systems and preparedness for Mumbai’s monsoon rains

The incident highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades in crucial institutions like KEM Hospital to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services during adverse weather conditions