Heavy rain brings Mumbai to a standstill as Internet floats with memes to cope
Heavy rain lashed Mumbai early on Monday after the monsoon, which had hit Kerala on Saturday, made its way northwards. Several parts of the city, including Kurla, Sion, Dadar, and Parel, remained waterlogged, with visuals showing vehicles crawling through waist-deep water.The downpour led to over 250 flight delays, while local trains across the Central, Western, and Harbour lines faced major slowdowns. Authorities reported that services had since returned to normal.advertisementWhile the city battled flooded roads and delayed commutes, the internet did what it does best: add a dash of humour to express collective frustration.
'Mumbai Rains' had been trending on X since the morning. Here are some of the best memes we've curated for you:One meme that stood out featured a scene from Baahubali 2, where Sivagami carries Mahendra Baahubali across a river. That's exactly how one user imagined commuters carrying their laptops to work today.Another gem showed a man on a makeshift raft confidently navigating a flooded road. Other memes focused on the sheer determination of office-goers in the city, because when it rains in Mumbai, there's no such thing as working from home, as one of the users said.advertisementA user quipped, 'Mahindra should really consider an off-road car just for Mumbaikars during monsoon.'Mahindra needs to launch an off road car so that a Mumbaikar can reach office on time during #MumbaiRainspic.twitter.com/HG9vb23cvf— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) May 26, 2025Mumbai's monsoon mess left flights grounded and roads submerged, but the memes kept spirits afloat. It may be a logistical nightmare, but humour, as always, remains the city's emergency response.Earlier in the day, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed rain-hit areas in Thane and held discussions with disaster management teams to assess the response plan.Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of thunderstorms, lightning, and intense rain in isolated pockets of Mumbai, with wind speeds likely to reach 50–60 kmph. An orange alert remains active in Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, while Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar have been placed under a yellow alert.Must Watch
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