Worli Metro Station in Mumbai Flooded After Inauguration
Mumbai’s Worli Metro Station Faces Early Monsoon Flooding
Early Monsoon Challenges in Mumbai
The city of Mumbai, known for its resilience, has started facing the challenges of an early monsoon season. As heavy rainfall swept through the financial capital, the situation escalated quickly, particularly at the newly-inaugurated Worli Metro Station. Reports indicate that muddy water inundated the station, much to the dismay of commuters.
Visuals of the Flooding
Footage from early morning showcases the extent of the flooding, with waterlogged platforms and gates at the Worli underground metro station. Passengers were observed navigating through rising water levels, some rolling up their pants or wearing slippers to wade through the mud. The persistent rain, which began last night and continued into the morning, highlighted the inadequacies of the drainage systems in place, leading to this unexpected inundation.
Impact on Commuters and Public Transportation
The flooding at the Worli Metro Station has not only created a hindrance for commuters but has also contributed to traffic congestion across various parts of the city. With visuals showing water dripping from the platforms, it raises concerns regarding the overall infrastructure readiness to handle the monsoon. As Mumbai braces for additional rainfall, it’s imperative to address the infrastructural issues that have surfaced with the early onset of the monsoon.
The incident occurred following the early onset of the monsoon, which brought heavy rainfall to various parts of the financial capital.
Commuters and citizens expressed frustration, questioning how a brand-new facility could face such issues so soon after opening. Many criticized the quality of construction and demanded accountability from the authorities. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL), responsible for the project, stated that water seepage had occurred due to ongoing work and that corrective measures were being taken.
Despite the setback, MMRCL assured the public that the overall structural safety of the station remains intact. The flooding has also reignited debates around urban planning and monsoon readiness in Mumbai, a city that regularly faces waterlogging issues during rains. Authorities are now under pressure to ensure such incidents are not repeated in future.
The monsoon reached the state on Sunday, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall across the west coast, including Kerala, Karnataka, coastal Maharashtra, and Goa. Mumbai has been experiencing light to moderate rainfall since early morning.
According to weather officials, Nariman Point received 40 mm of rain between 6 am and 7 am, Grant Road saw 36 mm, Colaba recorded 31 mm, and Byculla got 21 mm. Light showers were also reported in Mumbai’s eastern and western suburbs. The rains have disrupted daily life, affecting flight and train services across the city. Airlines such as SpiceJet and Air India advised travelers to check flight status before heading to the airport.