Mumbai Metro leak floods Twitter after season's first real downpour

After services finally began, the hype around the Mumbai Metro came crashing down on Twitter after the city experienced its first proper rainfall of the season on Monday.

One of the coaches sprung a leak, prompting unlucky commuters to vent their frustration on social media.

Mumbai Metro... Brings you closer to nature via a leaky ceiling... pic.twitter.com/4L03TWxh8i

- Sandipan Sen (@sensandipan) July 2, 2014

But GUYS. Buy one #MumbaiMetro ticket, and get a water park ride free! YAY! pic.twitter.com/1TM8KUMejs

- Aniruddha Guha (@AniGuha) July 2, 2014

From the looks of this video, it wasn't a steady trickle either.

It also didn't take long for the memes to spring up.

so next time you see rainwater leaking in the #mumbaimetro, you know what to do #tiptip pic.twitter.com/b9zrHh7REj

- Mazahir Plumber (@plumbermaz) July 2, 2014

Stung by the criticism, Metro authorities took to Twitter to defend the quality of the trains and services and said the problem was only with one train.

#MumbaiMetro trains are of world class quality designed by ALSTOM; It's quality tested by Indian Railways. Our trains are not faulty. (1/2)

- Mumbai Metro (@MumMetro) July 2, 2014

(2/2) Technical issue witnessed today is not uncommon. It already has been rectified and the train is ready to serve tomorrow morning.

- Mumbai Metro (@MumMetro) July 2, 2014

But finally the authorities did apologise.

We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers today. (1/2)

- Mumbai Metro (@MumMetro) July 2, 2014

#MumbaiMetro is committed to provide world class service. We are witnessing a few teething problems and trying to fix these things. (2/2)

- Mumbai Metro (@MumMetro) July 2, 2014