The newly-inaugurated Worli Metro Station in Mumbai has flooded just two weeks after its grand opening. As heavy monsoon rains hit the city on Sunday night, muddy water surged into the underground station, reaching platforms and even leaking through the roof.
For many commuters, the metro was supposed to be a relief from Mumbai’s waterlogged roads. But on Monday morning, videos showed passengers wading through knee-deep water inside the brand-new station. Some were seen walking barefoot, others in slippers, carefully navigating the flooded floors.
Commuters Left Soaked, Infrastructure Exposed
The incident highlights a major issue: poor drainage. Despite the Mumbai Metro Line 3 from Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Worli becoming operational on May 10, the underground structure couldn’t withstand the very first real test of Mumbai’s infamous monsoon.
What does this mean for the average Mumbaikar? Another promise of convenience turned into chaos. A shiny new station that can’t even keep rain out is not just an embarrassment—it’s a warning sign. If the metro can’t hold up in Week 2, what happens in Week 12?
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“Welcome to the World’s Fastest Flooding Metro”
It didn’t take long for the internet to weigh in. One user on X (formerly Twitter) quipped, “India’s first underwater metro came free with the first monsoon shower.” A punchline, yes—but also a reality check.
This isn’t just about one metro stop. It’s about the rushed launches and corner-cutting that plague public projects. This station was supposed to be a symbol of modern infrastructure. Instead, it has become a soggy reminder of Mumbai’s age-old problem: poor planning meets heavy rain.
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Kemps Corner Collapse Adds to the Mayhem
The chaos wasn’t limited to Worli. A portion of the road near Kemps Corner in South Mumbai also caved in due to the rains. Traffic in the upscale neighborhood has since been rerouted, and vehicles coming from Kemps Corner towards Mukesh Chowk are being diverted back via the flyover. Authorities have blocked off the road and are currently on site.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this year’s southwest monsoon reached Maharashtra earlier than usual—the earliest in 35 years. Between 6–7 a.m. alone, Nariman Point received 40 mm of rain, while Colaba got 31 mm.
But let’s be honest: early rain isn’t the problem. Leaky roofs and waterlogged platforms at a new station are a planning failure, not a weather event.
Mumbai deserves more than just flashy launches and ribbon-cuttings. People want transport they can trust—especially during monsoon. The Worli Metro Station mess is more than a PR disaster. It’s a symbol of what happens when planning skips the basics.
If a newly-built station can’t survive the first rain, maybe it wasn’t built for Mumbai at all.
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