Mumbai’s monsoon has been romanticized for long. But if you were to throw those rose-colored glasses away, you’d be able to see a harsher reality. Mumbai’s monsoons bring the city’s infrastructure to its knees every year. Roads look more like lakes and trains remind you of your favorite water rides from childhood. (more…)

Mumbai has a moderate climate all around the year, but there is one particular season that sets this city apart – the monsoon. One may love or hate the monsoon anywhere else on the planet, but if you are in Mumbai, you are definitely going to fall in love with this season. There is something about this city and the rains that just combine to give a very blissful feeling — a feeling of peace and satisfaction. (more…)

Mumbai collectively rejoiced last week when the first rains relived the city of the harsh summer heat. While the downpour did bring down the temperature considerably, monsoon in Mumbai isn’t always kind. As the season progress, rains are known to cause chaos in Mumbai with waterlogging and disrupt public transport. (more…)