As Mumbai drowns in rain, X users ride the wave with memes
"If anyone sees my chappal floating towards Bandra, please return. It left me near Kurla," one user quipped.A user replied to the post, saying, "Your chappal just crossed Bandra-Worli Sea Link it said it's starting a new life. Let it go." Another user wrote, 'I'm going to the office in Mumbai rain because I didn't get to work from home today.' The classic meme featured Baahubali's Sivagami carrying Mahendra Baahubali across a river. That, users joked, is exactly how those denied work-from-home are navigating their way to offices. Maths Sir in Mumbai Rain pic.twitter.com/AWvLxIdzUl— Sajcasm (@sajcasm_) August 19, 2025*Mumbai*Kids in school: aaj baarish hai Maths waale sir nahin aayengeMaths waale sir: pic.twitter.com/5CY64bAfyE— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) August 19, 2025As more memes rolled in, timelines turned into a light-hearted escape, reminding Mumbaikars that if nothing else, laughter is still waterproof.- Ends
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