Why monsoon rains wreak havoc annually in India's cities1 day ago Share Save Nikita Yadav BBC News, Delhi Share SaveGetty Images Heavy rains last month caused widespread flooding in Mumbai"Who is responsible for this mess?" The question recently echoed across India's financial capital Mumbai as thousands of residents once again found themselves stranded, soaked and frustrated. Heavy rains brought the city to a standstill, and this was before the monsoon had even begun in full swing. From Delhi in the north to Bengaluru in the south, India's biggest cities flood every monsoon season. AFP Residents were evacuated after heavy rains triggered floods in Bengaluru in May