Torrential Rains Paralyse Mumbai and North India

Mumbai witnessed relentless monsoon rains that brought the city to a near-standstill. Waterlogging, halted traffic, and school closures dominated headlines as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) sounded a red alert. Local authorities activated disaster response teams, urging residents to remain indoors until conditions improve.

The deluge isn’t limited to Mumbai; regions in northern and eastern India, including Odisha and the Himalayan foothills, face life-threatening floods and landslides. Many schools and Anganwadi centers have closed in response, and emergency services are on high alert. In Delhi, the Yamuna river breached warning levels, triggering urgent flood mitigation efforts. These events highlight the ongoing urban planning and climate resilience challenges facing policymakers, with fresh calls emerging for investment in infrastructure and long-term solutions to India’s annual monsoon crises.