Mumbai police rescue schoolchildren after bus gets stranded in waterlogged area

MUMBAI: The Mumbai police on Monday applauded the Matunga police for rescuing children from a stalled school bus stranded in the waterlogged area under King’s Circle bridge.

In a post on X, the Mumbai police said, “@MatungaPS ensured school children reach safety after their bus was stranded in a waterlogged area under the King’s Circle bridge. The team swiftly rescued the children, along with staff members and the bus driver, brought them to the police station, and handed them over to their parents after contacting them”.

A Helping Hand for Tiny Hands!@MatungaPS ensured school children reach safety after their bus was stranded in a waterlogged area under the King’s Circle bridge. The team swiftly rescued the children, along with staff members and the bus driver, brought them to the police… pic.twitter.com/KLoDKyDDFV

— मुंबई पोलीस – Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 18, 2025

The city experienced heavy rainfall since Monday morning, causing severe waterlogging. Earlier on Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for rain across Mumbai city and its suburban areas for Tuesday. The heavy rain has led to delays in local trains due to the persisting conditions of low visibility and waterlogging. (ANI)