As heavy rain lashed Mumbai on Monday, schools across the city declared a half-day. The downpour left several school buses and children stranded in knee-deep water, prompting Mumbai Police to step in and rescue the students (PICS/ RAJENDRA B AKLEKAR, AISHWARYA IYER)
Updated On: 2025-08-18 03:43 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Students stranded in school buses along the Gandhi Market stretch in Sion were brought to safety at Matunga Police Station
The IMD has issued a red alert in the city, in effect until 4 pm on Monday
Several parts of the city recorded 100+ mm rainfall in just four hours between 8 am and 12 pm
Amid the downpour, a Don Bosco School bus got stuck in severe waterlogging near Matunga Police Station. Inside the bus, six children, two lady staff members, and the driver were trapped for nearly an hour
Acting immediately, a senior police inspector and his team reached the spot and rescued everyone within two minutes and brought them safely to the police station
The police provided biscuits to the children to comfort them after the ordeal
