Mumbai: Heavy rains continued to batter Mumbai on Friday, disrupting daily life and slowing down transport across the city. Amid the chaos, a video from a Central Railway AC local train went viral, drawing widespread criticism and reigniting concerns about the city's monsoon preparedness.
Viral Clip Shows Passengers Using Umbrellas Inside AC Coach
The video shows rainwater seeping through AC vents of a packed coach during peak morning hours. Startled commuters can be seen using open umbrellas inside the train to shield themselves from the leak, a sight that left many on social media stunned and frustrated.
This incident has once again brought the spotlight back on the railways’ preparedness for monsoon. While officials have not yet issued a statement, demands for immediate inspection and repair of AC coaches are growing louder with each passing shower.
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