As the situation in Mumbai gets worse, thousands of Mumbai locals have been left stranded by the heavy rains. The flooding in the streets of the city is making it a difficult proposition for many to return home from their offices even as many residents are opening up their homes to complete strangers to offer shelter from the rains.
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Walked from Ghatkopar to all the way till Bhandup from LBS marg & must tell you, it’s worst. Legs are swollen.#MumbaiFlooded #MumbaiRains
— Sunny (@sunil_ss7) August 29, 2017
Wow! Every bus stop there are people with free biscuits and fruit juices to help stranded people in buses. #Mumbaikar #MumbaiRains
— Smit Shah (@shahsmit1109) August 29, 2017
Many daily travellers have been left stranded at train stations as several trains have been cancelled due to the rains and flooding.
The railway wished us happy journey, but no trains showed up #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/MYftYFE4yt
— rahul modi (@drrahulmodi) August 29, 2017
Know few people who’ve stayed in their offices at Fort & Churchgate area. No option available to travel to Mira road/Vasai#MumbaiRains
— Mihir Jha (@MihirkJha) August 29, 2017
Western Express Highway jammed till now#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/o9o3MHoK98
— Nigel D’Souza (@Nigel__DSouza) August 29, 2017
If you or someone you know is stranded in the rains, this list of relief centres should be helpful to seek shelter until the situation improves.
