‘I Think I Should Buy A Boat First’: Netizens React To Heavy Waterlogging In Sakinaka Amid IMD’s Yellow Alert For Mumbai & Thane (VIDEO) | X|@rushikesh_agre_
Mumbai: Waterlogging was reported in Sakinaka on Tuesday morning with the monsoon yet to officially arrive in the city, parts of Mumbai are already grappling with serious waterlogging issues. A viral video shared by local Instagram user @rushikesh_agre_ _, under the account “Mumbai Rains,” shows heavy waterlogging in the Sakinaka area. The video has raised fresh concerns about the city’s preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad, warning of moderate rainfall over the coming days. Although this rainfall is part of the pre-monsoon showers, the extent of waterlogging in areas like Sakinaka suggests that the drainage infrastructure is already under pressure.
In an X video, roads are seen completely submerged, making it difficult for vehicles to navigate through the area. The waterlogged streets led to traffic disruptions and highlighted the ongoing struggle of residents who face similar issues every year during the monsoon.
Citizens have criticised civic authorities for the lack of effective measures despite early rain predictions. The footage captures not only the severity of the flooding but also reflects a broader concern: if pre-monsoon showers can cause such disruptions, the actual monsoon season might pose even greater challenges.
As Mumbai braces for more rain in the coming week, the Sakinaka waterlogging incident serves as a reminder of the city’s recurring monsoon woes and the urgent need for more resilient infrastructure.
Netizens React:
Netizens have reacted in a mix of sarcasm and frustration on the viral video. Some of the users mentioned that “BMC never fails to disappoint.” Videos showing streets submerged under several feet of water have sparked a flood of reactions. One user quipped, “Was planning to buy a car, but now thinking of getting a boat instead.” Another user had a familiar sentiment saying that “This has been Mumbai’s story ever since I started watching the news back in school. Decades have gone by, and it’s still the same.” Some citizens are now directly pointing fingers at political leadership, with reactions like “Mumbai has gone under Devendra Fadnavis.”
