Mumbai rains: Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu bungalow flooded; Bhandup road caves in, tree falls on Urvashi Dholakia’s son’s car

Mumbai rains have created havoc for commuters, Mumbaikars and even celebrities ever since the monsoon arrived in the city this year. From roads caving in and trees getting uprooted to people losing their lives, the city has witnessed several rain-related incidents.

An 11-year-old schoolboy was killed after a tree fell on a school bus, two schoolgirls died after being electrocuted, and an ex-deputy mayor’s son also lost his life after a coconut tree fell on him.

Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu bungalow Janak flooded as heavy Mumbai rains cause severe waterlogging

If all this wasn’t enough, roads are getting damaged due to ongoing construction, waterlogging continues to cripple several parts of the city, and civic infrastructure is once again under the spotlight. Not only are common people facing rain-related issues, but Amitabh Bachchan’s famous Juhu bungalow, Janak, has also been affected by the heavy rainfall.

A video has gone viral showing Big B’s Janak submerged in ankle-deep water, with rainwater seeping inside the bungalow.

The video was shared with the caption, “Rainwater Enters Big B Amitabh Bachchan’s Iconic Juhu Bungalow Amid Heavy Rainfall.”

The influencer who captured the video said, “You can see Amitabh Bachchan’s house is also filled with water. The whole bungalow is filled with water. And this is Amitabh Bachchan’s second house. In Mumbai, you won’t be able to save even Rs 10,000 crore from the rains here. See, this bungalow is also filled with water. This is Amitabh Bachchan’s bungalow in Mumbai.”

He further showed the overflowing gutter outside Amitabh Bachchan’s bungalow and added, “You can see the water from the gutter is overflowing. Some officials from the BMC have also come here.”

The influencer also showed Ajay Devgn’s house, which was reportedly affected by the rain.

However, this is not the first time Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu bungalow, Janak, has witnessed flooding.

The incident also comes a day before the veteran actor’s regular Sunday darshan. He may postpone the appearance if the rain continues.

Apart from this, television actor Kshitij Dholakia, son of Urvashi Dholakia, had a close escape after a tree crashed onto his parked car.

Kshitij shared videos on Instagram showing the aftermath of the incident. The clips showed a huge tree lying across his badly damaged vehicle while officials worked to remove it. Kshitij was not inside the car when the tree fell.

In one of the videos, the Naagin 7 actor said, “That’s the condition of my car right now. Luckily, no one has been hurt.”

Sharing another post on Instagram, Kshitij thanked the emergency teams for their quick response. He wrote, “A scary reminder of how unpredictable life can be. Grateful that I wasn’t in the car and everyone is safe. Huge thanks to the police and fire brigade for their swift help. Forever grateful.”

He later reflected on the incident with another brief message, writing, “Something bigger was meant to happen, but thankfully it passed. Grateful.”

Kshitij Dholakia recently made his acting debut with Ektaa Kapoor’s supernatural drama Naagin 7, where he plays a Naag and the companion of Bharani, played by Alice Kaushik. Before becoming an actor, Kshitij worked behind the camera as an assistant director. He was part of the crew on Humshakals (2014) and later worked on Dream Girl (2019).

Meanwhile, another incident has been reported in Mumbai.

Road caves in at Bhandup due to heavy rains in Mumbai, vehicles submerged after waterlogging

A road cave-in was reported in the Sonapur area of Bhandup following torrential rain. Local residents claimed that the road collapsed due to ongoing excavation work nearby.

Relentless rainfall has also brought life in Bhiwandi to a standstill. The water level of the city’s only river, the Kamwari, is steadily rising, causing water to accumulate along the riverbanks and in low-lying areas.

A car and a tempo parked near the riverbank are already more than half-submerged due to the rapidly rising water level. If the rain continues, both vehicles could end up completely underwater.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the region over the next 24 hours. Authorities have urged residents to stay away from rivers, drains and waterlogged areas. The administration is closely monitoring the situation and has made necessary preparations to handle emergencies.

For now, the rising water level has become a major cause for concern among locals. If the intensity of the rain does not subside, flood-like conditions could develop in several more areas along the riverbank.

IMD predicts heavy rain for Mumbai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert for Mumbai, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across the city and suburbs, with the possibility of extremely heavy showers and gusty winds reaching up to 60 kmph in isolated areas.

Civic officials said that while the metropolis recorded more than 100 mm of rain in several areas over the last 24 hours, public transport remains operational. However, commuters have reported delays on the suburban local train network throughout the day.

In its latest district-wise forecast, the IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places, with extremely heavy rainfall likely at isolated locations over the weekend.

Despite the late arrival of the monsoon, the country’s financial capital has been witnessing heavy rainfall since the beginning of this week.

Several parts of Mumbai received more than 100 mm of rainfall during the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

According to data shared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Bandra’s H West ward office recorded the highest rainfall in the western suburbs at 150.6 mm, followed by Supari Tank (146 mm) and Pali Chimbai (143.2 mm).

In the island city, Parel received 141.8 mm, followed by Matunga-Dadar (135.2 mm), Fort (120.8 mm), Wadala (118.3 mm) and Lower Parel (118 mm).

The eastern suburbs were also lashed by heavy rain, with Vikhroli recording 143 mm, followed by Ghatkopar (136.4 mm), Mankhurd (134.2 mm), Chembur (127.6 mm) and Maharashtra Nagar in Mankhurd (124 mm).

According to civic officials, public transport services, including suburban local trains, continue to operate, although passengers have reported delays across the railway network.