'Spirit' Of Mumbai: 2 Men Enjoy Drinks In Knee-Deep Water Amid Heavy Rain
Last Updated: August 20, 2025, 16:00 IST
Even as waterlogging brought life to a standstill, two men were seen sharing a bottle of alcohol while sitting in knee-deep water. (X)
Incessant rainfall once again brought Mumbai to a standstill, as waterlogging engulfed multiple areas across the city. The heavy downpour flooded streets, stranded commuters, and vehicles struggled to navigate the inundated roads.
Amidst all the chaos, a video went viral on social media platforms depicting the much-revered 'unbreakable spirit of Mumbai'. Even as waterlogging brought life to a standstill, two men were seen enjoying their alcoholic drink while sitting in knee-deep water.
In the now viral video, two men can be seen setting up a table, chairs, and bottles of alcohol with glasses in a flooded road outside a residential building. Netizens React
As the video garnered traction on social media platforms, netizens reacted with tons of amused comments.
'Spirit of Mumbai.. or Mumbaikars with Spirits?" an X user commented.
'India not for beginners," another said.
One X user commented, 'Indian adaptability isn't a skill – it's survival". Mumbai Rain Chaos
Over the last two days, Mumbai has witnessed persistent rainfall that has brought life to a standstill. Some local trains were cancelled, while government offices declared a holiday. Private offices were urged to let employees work from home as the roads were waterlogged.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Wednesday issued a warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Maharashtra. A red nowcast warning has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri districts, indicating intense to very intense rainfall spells accompanied by gusty winds.
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As per the weather forecast, the warning is valid for the next three hours, and residents are advised to remain indoors and avoid venturing into low-lying or flood-prone areas.
According to data released by the Maharashtra Disaster Management Department, six people have lost their lives in rain and flood-related issues in the last 24 hours in the state. Shobhit Gupta
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben... Read More
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben... Read More
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