Mumbai’s very own ‘Spider-Man’ wades through floods to clear waterlogging, wins internet. Watch | Trending
As Mumbai battles heavy rains, a man dressed as Spider-Man has gone viral, offering both laughs and a glimpse into the city’s waterlogging struggles. Dubbed “Mumbai’s very own Spider-Man,” the drenched local-turned-superhero sparked a storm of reactions online.(Instagram/shaddyman98) Viral videos show the man wading through knee-deep water in Bhiwandi market, mop in hand, attempting to unclog drains and swim across waterlogged streets, much to the amusement of passers and the internet alike. Dubbed “Mumbai’s very own Spider-Man,” the drenched local-turned-superhero sparked a storm of reactions online. (Also read: ‘The show must go on’: Mumbai man’s rain dance in flooded street delights internet. Watch) Watch the video here: “Spider-Man side business. Not a Spider-Man but municipality-man,” one user joked. Another commented, “Great power comes with great responsibility.” While many praised the creativity, others pointed out the deeper issue, “It’s not funny, that looks really bad. Waters need to be drained fast or people will suffer for a long time.” Another quipped, “The leaders of Bhiwandi do this much work. So our Spidey doesn’t need to work so much.” Mumbai rain updatesMumbai has been battered torrential downpours for days now. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Mumbai and near regions including Thane and Palghar. In just 24 hours, parts of the city recorded over 300 mm of rainfall, submerging roads, halting local trains, and causing major flight disruptions. Waterlogging has become the city’s default monsoon scene, from Chembur and Dadar to Kurla and Andheri. Videos of floating footwear, abandoned autos, submerged homes, and desperate commuters have taken over social media, accompanied memes about “Uber boats” and “submarine taxis.” The Mithi River rose alarmingly near the danger mark, even as the IMD forecast a decline in rainfall intensity in Mumbai starting Thursday. Meanwhile, the University of Mumbai postponed all exams that were scheduled for Wednesday. Google trends “Extreme rainfall alert”(Google Trends) Following the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) red alert for Mumbai, the search term “extreme rainfall alert” spiked on Google Trends, indicating heightened public concern. The highest number of searches came from Dadra and Nagar Haveli, followed Daman and Diu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Alongside this, related breakout search terms included “rainfall alert today,” “Mumbai weather,” “weather forecast,” “Rekha Gupta,” and even “Asia Cup,” reflecting a wide range of public interest tied to both weather updates and trending news. (Also Read: Mumbai rain mayhem: IMD issues ‘red alert’; local trains affected, Mumbai University exam postponed | 10 updates)
