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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai Police step in to rescue stranded school children in waterlogged Matunga

Updated On: 18 August, 2025 03:43 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

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)

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The half-day was declared as the rain intensified, with the IMD declaring a red alert. (PIC/ AISHWARYA IYER)

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The half-day was declared as the rain intensified, with the IMD declaring a red alert. (PIC/ AISHWARYA IYER)
Students stranded in school buses along the Gandhi Market stretch in Sion were brought to safety at Matunga Police Station

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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The police provided biscuits to the children to comfort them after the ordeal

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