Days after inauguration, Worli Aqua Line underground metro station floods as rains batter Mumbai
Monday, 26 May 2025 () Mumbai's newly inaugurated Worli underground station on the Aqua Line faced severe flooding due to torrential monsoon rains, disrupting metro services and forcing trains to operate only partially. The intense downpour, with Nariman Point recording 104 mm of rain in just one hour, caused widespread waterlogging, traffic gridlocks, and railway delays across the city.
Mumbai woke up to torrential rain and dark skies as the monsoon hit the city early on Monday—the earliest arrival since 1956. The IMD issued warnings for thunderstorms and gusty winds up to 60 kmph. Dramatic scenes unfolded at metro stations like Acharya Atre Chowk, where rainwater flooded ceilings...
As Mumbaikars were tempted to reach for their scuba diving gear on Monday, one of the most debated aspects of the deluge was the flooding of Worli’s Acharya... Mid-Day
Monday, 26 May 2025 ()
