Monorail Meltdown: Mumbai's Overcrowding Dilemma

In Mumbai, two overcrowded Monorail trains got stuck, leaving 782 passengers stranded on a day of heavy rain. Panic ensued with suffocation complaints, prompting rescue efforts. The situation arose due to technical failures from overcrowding, revealing the system's incapacity to handle the heavy surge in passengers.

Panic gripped Mumbai when two Monorail trains filled beyond capacity got stuck, trapping 782 passengers amid torrential rains.

Suffocation fears escalated with some fainting, as the power and air-conditioning failed, leading to swift rescue operations.

The incident highlighted the Monorail system's inability to manage sudden passenger influxes, prompting a government inquiry.

(With inputs from agencies.)