Train crosses flooded tracks in Mumbai. Watch shocking video | Trending

Mumbai has been hit by heavy rains, which have paralysed India’s financial capital. Images of the damage caused by the torrential rains, from flooded roads and railway tracks to submerged cars, have flooded social media. One such image has sparked a debate on safety. It shows a train passing over flooded railway tracks.

The video was initially posted by a journalist and later re-shared by many people on X. While some commented that the situation looked extremely dangerous, others reacted with sarcasm, like the individual who wrote, “They did a collaboration between Railways and Waterways during Mumbai rains” and re-shared the video.

The video shows the locomotive and the first compartment of a local train. A few people on a train opposite are recording the video. The train is passing over tracks that have disappeared under water.

Take a look at the shocking video here:

With over 1.6 lakh views, the share has also racked up several comments, prompting people to post varied comments.

What did X users say about this video?

“When you type ‘Seaways’ in GTA Vice City,” wrote one X user, referring to a video game. “Don’t forget to pay your taxes by July 31st,” another added sarcastically.

A third joined the group and posted: “Amazing water rides, yeah!” A fourth added: “Is that called a water rail?” A fifth commented: “That’s so scary.”

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red’ alert for Mumbai on July 9. Due to this alert, schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Panvel and rural areas of Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg will remain closed.

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