(SQAUK) MUMBAI, India — This morning, commuters at Andheri railway station were astonished to discover fish on the railway tracks. The aftermath of the city’s heavy monsoon rains had transformed the station into more of an aquarium than a transit hub.
Videos and images circulating on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), show fish swimming between the tracks, flourishing in the shallow water left by the downpour. This bizarre incident occurred after torrential rains caused severe flooding across Mumbai, inundating streets and disrupting daily life.
After heavy rainfall in Mumbai, India, fish were spotted on the railway tracks at Andheri station….🐟 pic.twitter.com/BZ4NvzNpOc
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) July 10, 2024
Local authorities and railway officials quickly responded, clearing the tracks to prevent any disruption to train services. Environmental experts explain that such occurrences are not entirely uncommon in coastal cities like Mumbai, where excessive rainwater can wash fish from nearby water bodies into urban areas.
As the city grapples with the challenges posed by the monsoon season, this peculiar event reminds us of nature’s unpredictability and the unique situations it can create in densely populated urban environments.
