The Monsoon Blues: Why Mumbai's Annual Floods Are a Symptom of Deeper Problems Mumbai, India's financial capital, has become accustomed to monsoon floods each year.
As the skies darken and the rains pour down, residents anticipate the familiar consequences: flooded roads, disrupted train services, and chaos throughout the metropolis.
The city's rapid urbanization and economic growth over several decades have put immense pressure on its infrastructure.