A video of a train passing through tracks that have disappeared completely underwater has left people shocked.
Mumbai experienced heavy rain, which brought the financial capital of India to a standstill. Visuals of the havoc wrecked by the downpour, from waterlogged roads and railway tracks to submerged cars, have flooded social media. One such footage has sparked a discussion on safety. It shows a train passing through waterlogged railway tracks.
The video was originally posted by a journalist and later reshared by many on X. While some commented that the situation looked extremely dangerous, others reacted with sarcasm, like the individual who wrote, “They did a collab between Railways and Waterways during Mumbai Rains” and reshared the video.
The video shows the engine and the first compartment of a local train. A few people on an opposite train are recording the video. The train is passing through tracks that have disappeared under water.
With over 1.6 lakh views, the share has also accumulated 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 an X user, referencing a video game. “Remember to pay taxes before 31 July,” sarcastically added another.
A third joined and posted, “Beautiful water rides, yay!” A fourth added, “Do we call it a water rail?” A fifth commented, “This is so scary.”
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red’ alert in Mumbai for 9 July. Due to this, schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, and rural parts of Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg will remain shut.
What are your thoughts on this video of the train?