New Delhi: In a surprising incident, a compartment of the Mumbai Metro began leaking on Tuesday, drawing attention from commuters and social media users alike. This unusual occurrence took place as the city braced for moderate rainfall and thunderstorms throughout the week, as issued by the weather department. However, many commuters were caught off guard by the unexpected shower inside the Metro.Video surfaces on social mediaA user of X platform named Shivangi Sahu posted a video. This video showcases the water leaking inside the Metro train compartment has been making the rounds on social media, sparking reactions from netizens. Many users expressed their disbelief and concern over the situation, questioning the maintenance standards of the Metro service. Comments ranged from humorous to critical, highlighting the unexpected nature of the leak amid ongoing weather warnings.Take a look at the video: Life in a metro ❌Rain in a metro ✅#Mumbai #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/B2m90FsbuW— Miss Ordinaari (@shivangisahu05) September 24, 2024Netizens reaction to the postA user of X platform named Mayank Mittal wrote, unique way to clean metro.Unique way to clean metro— CA Mayank Mittal ✍️ (@DilliWaalaaa) September 24, 2024Another user of X platform named Sanjeet wrote, Appreciate even the heavy downpour cannot stop mumbaikar n its metro.. Use umbrella plz...Appreciate even the heavy downpour cannot stop mumbaikar n its metro..Use umbrella plz...— Sanjeet (@sanjeetkor1) September 24, 2024Reaction from Mumbai MetroWe sincerely regret the experience, @shivangisahu05. The station staff brought this concern to our attention regarding the trains condition. As a result, we promptly withdrew the specific train from service for an immediate inspection and necessary repairs.“Your safety and comfort are our top priorities,” the station staff emphasized.We appreciate your understanding and hope you have a nice day!We regret the experience, @shivangisahu05. The station staff had highlighted this concern with the train. Accordingly the specific train was withdrawn from service for a prompt inspection and fix. #haveaniceday— Mumbai Metro (@MumbaiMetro01) September 24, 2024Weather update for Mumbai residentsOn the same day, Mumbai experienced thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the suburbs in the early hours. The city saw cloudy skies and significant downpours, which continued into the morning. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that moderate to heavy showers, accompanied by thunder and gusty winds, were expected to persist throughout the day.
