This heavy downpour turned streets into streams, leaving vehicles, including buses, trucks, and two-wheelers, stranded or struggling to wade through the flooded areas. Pic/ Kirti Surve Parade
Commuters faced major challenges navigating through the waterlogged roads, with many forced to abandon their vehicles or seek alternative routes
The inundation severely affected traffic flow, causing long snarls and forcing several vehicles to stall due to water entering engines
Shops and commercial establishments near the area were also impacted, as the rising water levels encroached upon footpaths and storefronts
The civic body deployed emergency response teams, and pumping operations were initiated to clear the water, but the sheer volume of rainfall overwhelmed existing drainage systems
This situation has highlighted the urgent need for upgraded drainage and flood management infrastructure in urban centres like Mumbai, which are increasingly vulnerable to climate change-induced extreme weather events
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