The Times of India

'Rain is only good for those sipping coffee from their balconies': Every monsoon, same old story in Mumbai

Mumbai's annual monsoon test has begun with the season's first heavy downpour, exposing civic unpreparedness. Tragic incidents, including a boy's death from a fallen tree and a man drowning in an open manhole, have marred the arrival of the rains. Commuters faced disruptions, with social media buzzing about flooded roads and delayed trains, highlighting the city's ongoing struggle with its monsoon challenges.