While most Mumbaikars chose to enjoy their forced day off sipping warm beverages at home or thronged sea-facing promenades, some decided to forgo the rainy-day pleasures and stepped out to help those in need.

From handing out food to passersby and helping the elderly cross the street, to opening manholes to let the water drain and then standing guard, several citizens made Mumbai proud by putting the needs of others before their own. Here are some of their stories: