Mumbai’s newly-inaugurated Worli underground metro station was left waterlogged after torrential overnight rainfall marked the unusually early onset of the southwest monsoon in Maharashtra. Shocking visuals from the station showed muddy water inundating the premises, reaching platform level and disrupting services—just weeks after the station opened to the public.
Part of the recently launched Mumbai Metro Line 3, the Worli station began operations on 10 May, connecting Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Acharya Atre Chowk. However, the station failed to withstand its first bout of heavy rain. Videos widely circulated on social media showed passengers wading through ankle-deep water, with some resorting to slippers and rolled-up trousers. In one clip, rainwater was seen leaking from the station ceiling, raising questions about drainage infrastructure and build quality.
The incident drew sharp criticism from commuters. One user on X (formerly Twitter) quipped, “We are idiots. They were serious when they named it the Aqua Line,” mocking the situation.
Elsewhere in South Mumbai, a portion of the road at Kemps Corner caved in due to soil loosening from the downpour, restricting traffic flow between key junctions. Authorities have blocked access between Warden Collection and Mukesh Chowk, redirecting vehicles via the Kemps Corner flyover.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on Sunday—its earliest onset in 35 years. The department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall for the western coast, including Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, and coastal Maharashtra, for the coming week.
In Mumbai, transport services have been disrupted, with Nariman Point recording 40 mm of rainfall in just one hour. Airlines such as SpiceJet and Air India have issued advisories urging passengers to check flight schedules before travelling.
Source: Boemkarponn
