It’s no news that Mumbai is facing torrential and incessant downpours over the last few days. And it’s still going on, as we speak. So much so that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the top city, which indicates heavy rainfall for 24 hours.
The flooding has left people worried after waist-deep flooding was reported in low-lying areas. When the deluge caused traffic chaos across town, people were worried. Over 32 people have died in five rainrelated tragedies, according to a report by the Times Of India, and another six have been hurt. CM Uddhav Thackeray has also taken stock of the situation and has asked officials to stay alert.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Fire team rescued several people stranded in different parts of Navi Mumbai due to heavy rainfall.
"Kharghar fire station received calls from many people seeking help. We've rescued 120 people, out of which 78 were women," said Pravin Bodkhe, Fire Officer pic.twitter.com/YRF292N8df
— ANI (@ANI) July 19, 2021
Social media is flooded with SOS alerts and cries for help. But it would be a folly to say that they have #MumbaiRains trending all across Twitter. For the meme, lords have taken it upon themselves to remind the authorities that Mumbaikars are watching their ‘pass-the-blame’ game. And that they are sick and tired of the ‘Mumbai spirits’ that expect residents to brave the rains without the amenities that the taxpayers pay for.
While many were confused if it’s Mumbai or Venice, the rest were focused on bringing in the haha/retweets at the cost of the flooding city. See for yourself.
People in Mumbai when the monsoon rain arrives in city v/s
People in Mumbai when its doesn't stop raining for days!#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/YWGcGdRGKM— Vishal Verma (@VishalVerma_9) July 17, 2021
Worlds largest rainwater harvesting project in Goregaon, Mumbai 🏅🤗
Thank you BeeYemShee 🙏#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/acOwO6kLED
— Sameer (@BesuraTaansane) July 16, 2021
After 60 ml of Rain in Mumbai.
Mumbai-#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/uDBPrh3WCp
— India Trending (@IndiaTrendingin) July 17, 2021
#MumbaiRains
Monsoon exists:
Couples: Wow baby, what a romantic whether let's go on long drive😍…Le singles: pic.twitter.com/r5FzYeLGFf
— SID TWEETS 🇮🇳 (@MlonMast) July 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/DoctorrSays/status/1415890433960382465
Le #MumbaiRains trending pic.twitter.com/6uoTQ6vuNN
— Ancy (@ancy_vincent) July 17, 2021
Tomorrow, Every Mumbaikar is Going to Get "Sea View" from their Balcony.#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/zkO4Rahm14
— India Trending (@IndiaTrendingin) July 17, 2021
