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Mumbai Rains 2025: Waterlogging Shuts Subways, Roads & Highways | Traffic Chaos, Police Rescue | 4K

Heavy rains in Mumbai on August 19, 2025, caused severe waterlogging across the city, leading to massive traffic disruptions. Key subways including Andheri and Poisar were shut, while Elphinstone bridge and Mankhurd Tunnel were closed due to flooding. Major routes like the Western Express Highway and Eastern Freeway were heavily affected, leaving commuters stranded. Police rescued schoolchildren trapped in waterlogged areas such as Gandhi Market in Sion, while tree falls and malfunctioning signals added to the chaos. Several areas including Lokhandwala, Veera Desai Road, and Kings Circle Matunga reported 2–3 feet of flooding.

first published: Aug 19, 2025 10:33 am