Mumbai paused, felt and moved forward—through loss, faith, resilience and progress. These moments defined the city’s spirit, reminding us why Mumbai’s heartbeat never truly fades. FILE PICS
The Mumbra train tragedy on June 9, 2025, remains etched in the city’s collective memory. PIC/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi
During the morning rush hour, severe overcrowding on a fast-moving local train led to several passengers falling between Diva and Mumbra stations, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. PIC/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi
The horrifying incident once again exposed glaring safety lapses on the Central Railway corridor and left commuters shaken. PIC/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi
Mumbai once again found itself at the mercy of the monsoon in July and August, as relentless rainfall brought the city to a standstill. PIC/ Satej Shinde
The wet spell, which began with very heavy rain in May, left streets waterlogged, local trains delayed, and traffic snarled for hours. PIC/ Ashish Raje
From low-lying residential areas to bustling commercial hubs, the city struggled to cope with overflowing drains and disrupted daily life. PIC/ Shadab Khan
September 7, 2025, marked an unprecedented moment in Mumbai’s Ganesh festival history as Lalbaugcha Raja’s immersion at Girgaon Chowpatty was delayed by over 12 hours. PIC/ Shadab Khan
Heavy rainfall slowed the procession, which reached the beach just minutes after high tide began. The trolley carrying the idol got stuck in the sand and was removed only by afternoon, with the visarjan finally taking place around 9.15 pm. PIC/ Shadab Khan
As the city watched anxiously, Mumbai collectively heaved a sigh of relief—bidding farewell to its beloved Bappa, with hearts already longing for his return in 2026. PIC/ Shadab Khan
A major boost to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s infrastructure came with the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport on October 8. PIC/ X
Spread across 1,160 hectares, the greenfield airport was developed at a cost of Rs 19,650 crore. PIC/ PTI
It marks a major milestone in easing the region’s aviation burden and improving connectivity. PIC/ Navi Mumbai International Airport inauguration
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