The dramatic footage shows vehicles carefully manoeuvring the unexpected fountain.
Mumbai is grappling with intense rainfall, leaving the city streets submerged, causing traffic jams and making driving a challenge. And now a video of what looks like a fountain spontaneously erupting out of the middle of a congested Chandivali Farm Road in Powai has gone viral.
Shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user Jake Joss, the 35-second clip shows a powerful surge of water jetting up from the road’s surface. The dramatic footage shows vehicles carefully manoeuvring the unexpected fountain. As the camera pans out, the water is seen splashing across the road as cars, buses and autorickshaws navigate through the flooded mess.
The caption shared along with the video read, “#MumbaiRains always comes up with surprises like these. Fountain in the middle of #ChandivaliFarmRoad at #Powai.”
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In response, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) clarified the situation, explaining the fountain-like gush was part of a routine maintenance procedure.
“Sir, for cleaning the water main pipeline, flushing of the water main pipeline was in progress. Thanks for interacting with us!” the official account of Ward-L of the BMC replied.
Since being posted, the video has amassed over 1 lakh views and sparked a streak of hilarious reactions from users.
One user sarcastically wrote, “The monsoon truly transforms the city in unexpected ways. Hope everyone stays safe and dry amid these surprises. #MumbaiMonsoon #EverydayAdventure.”
Another chimed in with, “Someone gives that fountaineer an award. How did he do that ?”
Someone else added, “From tomorrow onwards someone will start a car washing centre at this facility.”
The humourous comments kept pouring in with one person noting, “Natural fountain in the middle of a road, miracles in Mumbai.”
Another remarked, “Wow, New attraction of #Mumbai Must visit,” while an individual playfully commented, “Mumbai Beautification Project Fountain in the middle of Chandivali Farm Road at Powai My BMC Beautiful BMC.”
Meanwhile, a viewer shared a different perspective, stating, “That is a stormwater drain, the lid gave away due to heavy rush of rainwater down below the road. It happens at Peddar road, sometimes during rains.”
On Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Mumbai, warning of severe weather conditions. Earlier, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Mumbai issued a yellow alert for the financial capital, predicting heavy rains in some areas over the next 24 hours. Mumbaikars have been advised to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
