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Mumbai Metro: Acharya Atre Chowk station floods just 16 days after launch

Mid-Day Tuesday, 27 May 2025 ()
Mumbai’s new Metro Line 3 faced flooding and service disruption at Acharya Atre Chowk station just 16 days post-launch. Commuters and leaders called it a failure of planning and execution. The incident has sparked outrage as many believed the underground Metro would be resilient to downpours a known challenge in the city
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News video: Mumbai Rain WREAKS Public Commute, Rain Cascades Through Metro Station As Monsoon Strikes Early

Mumbai Rain WREAKS Public Commute, Rain Cascades Through Metro Station As Monsoon Strikes Early 03:03

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...

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