How Mumbai police guided a EV car and its driver to safety amid flooded roads. Redditor’s touching tale goes viral

What began as a routine drive from Worli to Bandra for a Mumbai resident quickly turned into a high-stakes monsoon gamble. A waterlogged stretch loomed ahead, and for the owner of a compact electric vehicle—one who had previously endured a nightmarish three-month service-center saga after driving through an innocent-looking puddle—it was more than just a minor inconvenience. It was a flashback to damage, delays, and deep frustration.

But this time, the story took a different turn—thanks to a swift, empathetic response from the Mumbai Traffic Police.

A Cop’s Compassion in a City of Chaos

In a now-viral Reddit post shared on r/mumbai, the motorist recounted how, upon assessing the risk, they reached out to traffic officers nearby and explained the vulnerable nature of electric vehicles in flooded zones. Much to their surprise, an officer immediately stepped in to help, guiding them through an alternate (and admittedly unconventional) route to ensure safety. Even if it meant momentarily driving on the wrong side of the road, the decision was made with caution and care, prioritizing the safety of the vehicle and its driver.

The post brims with gratitude for the officer’s patience and presence of mind—highlighting a side of policing often buried beneath routine complaints. In that moment, the city’s monsoon mess met a badge of empathy—and won.

Huge Respect for Mumbai Police, but BMC… We Need to Talk
byu/Tall-Sun3850 inmumbai

The Other Side of the Storm: A Callout to the BMC

But for all the applause aimed at the Mumbai Police, the post carried an undeniable note of disappointment towards the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Waterlogging, invisible potholes, open manholes—these are not just inconveniences; they are repeat offenders during every monsoon, year after year. And while hashtags and Instagram posts may romanticize the “Mumbai rains,” the truth remains more slippery and dangerous than poetic.

The Redditor’s message is clear: we can’t continue to treat flooded streets and fatal oversights as part of the city’s seasonal character. One unseen pothole, one unguarded manhole, and a city’s charm turns tragic.

Time to Stop Normalizing and Start Questioning

The post ends with a heartfelt thank-you to the officer who likely prevented a costly car repair—or worse. But it also throws down a challenge: to stop normalizing this annual disruption and start holding systems accountable. If our traffic personnel can show such alertness and care in the moment, why can’t our infrastructure match that spirit year-round?

As the skies continue to pour and Mumbai weathers yet another monsoon, perhaps it’s time for a new kind of civic awakening—one where praise and protest go hand in hand, and where we demand the kind of city we truly deserve.