Mumbai rains are back, and with them, the city’s annual struggle, waterlogged streets, traffic moving slower than a snail on strike, trains delayed, and office-goers wading through knee-deep water like contestants of an unplanned adventure reality show. The relentless downpour has once again thrown normal life off balance, leaving Mumbaikars battling everything from flooded homes to endless traffic snarls.
Yet, amid the gloom, the city’s undying spirit and humour shine through, because when Mumbai gets drenched, its people find a way to laugh. And this year, a series of viral videos from the rain-hit streets are making rounds online, proving that even in the middle of chaos, Mumbaikars know how to turn puddles into punchlines.
Glimpse into Mumbai Rains: Chaos, Creativity, & Viral Laughter
From chaotic downpours to laugh-out-loud moments, a series of viral videos captures how Mumbaikars cope with the city’s relentless monsoon.
In one clip, a middle-aged man balances on a stone in the middle of a flooded road, clutching a mattress as he dances in the rain. Suddenly, he tosses the mattress into the water, jumps on it, and is swiftly swept away, only to be rescued moments later by onlookers.
Entertainment never stops in Mumbai. The show must go on! #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/sySNLzC0cx
— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) August 20, 2025
Another video takes us inside a waterlogged residential complex, where two residents refuse to let the rains dampen their spirits. Sitting on chairs submerged in knee-deep water, they sip drinks like it’s just another weekend gathering.
And Trump thinks he can scare us with sanctions 😂😂#Mumbai #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/VChjmv8Qmd
— Amitabh Chaudhary (@MithilaWaala) August 20, 2025
Children, meanwhile, have turned the deluge into a playground. One viral clip shows kids gleefully playing on a waterlogged road, squealing with joy as passing vehicles splash waves of muddy water around them.
#MumbaiRains enjoy everyone.#BombThreat #TVKMaanadu #DhanashreeVerma #에스쿱스 pic.twitter.com/1EBngNqx5x
— Isha Arora (@IshaArora382701) August 20, 2025
Adding to the spectacle, another video features a person dressed as Spider-Man, wading through the floods while balancing on a stack of thermocol sheets- a true Mumbai-style superhero moment.
When Mumbai Was Bombay...
And finally, history made a comeback online. A rare 1932 archival video of Bombay in the rains resurfaced, showing how even back then, the city’s residents braved torrential downpours with the same resilience that defines Mumbaikars today.
दशकों बाद भी, 1932 की #MumbaiRains शहर की सामूहिक स्मृति में अंकित है।#MumbaiHistory #ResilientMumbai #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/ZiORK2TyTy
— Janvi rathore (@janvi_rath93336) August 20, 2025