13 Dead | Mumbai's Biggest Problem Isn't the Rain | Faye D'Souza

Mumbai's monsoon has claimed at least 13 lives in just one spell of heavy rain. But is the rain really to blame? In this video, we investigate the bigger story behind the headlines. From the deadly collapse of a chawl in Mankhurd and fatal tree falls to an open drain death and the partial closure of the ₹6,700-crore Mumbai–Pune Expressway Missing Link just weeks after it opened, a disturbing pattern is emerging. We also examine new scientific research showing that 2,300–2,700 people die in Mumbai every year because of monsoon-related causes, with the poorest residents bearing the overwhelming burden. Why are so many deaths preventable? Is the city's infrastructure failing to keep pace with rapid urbanisation and climate change? And who should be held accountable? In this video: • What happened during Mumbai's latest rain emergency • Why so many deaths are linked to infrastructure failures • The Missing Link expressway landslide explained • The science behind Mumbai's hidden monsoon death toll • Why tree falls, flooding and building collapses are becoming more common • Whether Mumbai is prepared for even more extreme weather in the years ahead This is not just a story about heavy rain. It's a story about how a city prepares—or fails to prepare—for the future. If you find our journalism valuable, please consider subscribing, sharing this video and supporting independent journalism. Note: While rain is measured in mm, inadvertently, it was mentioned as milliliter at 2:56. The cost of Mumbai-Pune Expressway is Rs 7,000-crore. Inadvertently, it was mentioned as Rs 7,000 at 6:41. The error is regretted. Researcher: Ajit Andhare and Faye D'Souza Producer and Editor: Ira Jha #Mumbai #MumbaiRains #Monsoon #Floods #Infrastructure #Maharashtra #ClimateChange #FayeDSouza #MumbaiNews #UrbanPlanning Join my channel to get access to perks:    / @fayedsouza   For more news and updates, download the Beatroot News App: https://www.beatrootnews.com/download Follow Faye D’Souza on Social Media Instagram:   / fayedsouza   Twitter:   / fayedsouza   Facebook:   / fayedsouzaofficial