Is Mumbai unfit for monsoons? BMC Commissioner Ashwini's take

Asked if Mumbai is unfit for monsoons, BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide said on the podcast that Mumbai is "one of the most resilient cities", saying repeated media images of a few low-lying spots create the flooding perception. New York, Paris and London also flood as weather changes. When high tide meets intense rain, shut floodgates trap water in low pockets.