Every time Mumbai floods, the roads become rivers, train services come to a halt, and there is a citywide power shutdown. This has happened nearly every year in the past decade, with dozens having lost their lives in swirling waters.
Home to nearly 22 million people, the financial capital of India is demanding more durable fixes from its policymakers.
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