Mumbai: City of dreams to city of streams !

Mumbai city of dreams, was already facing Covid 19’s worst condition , meanwhile it received the highest rainfall of the season within just 12 hours of times on Wednesday. The city recorded 215.8 mm rain, followed by 101.9 mm in eastern suburbs and 76.03 mm in western suburbs.

Heavy rain leads to waterlogging, trees collapse, partial houses collapse, signages of prominent buildings flying away. Among the worst affected areas was South Mumbai where many new locations were affected and were heavily waterlogged. No injuries were reported. Instances of houses collapsed badly were also reported from the various parts of the city. No injuries were reported.

In slums of Mumbai worst condition was seen as the flow entered the houses and ruined everything. Literally there was no space to sleep, whole night people were suffering.

Area under effect:

Places like Oval Maidan, Marine Drive, and Girgaum Chowpatty were completely submerged even as water entered several housing societies located in these areas. Local residents blamed Metro construction as well as the coastal reclamation project as being “catalysts” for the flooding.

Areas like Fort, Churchgate, Marine Drive, Girgaum, Breach Candy, Pedder Road, which usually do not get waterlogged were flooded. There were power disruptions in these areas and, in a rare instance, water also made its way into heritage buildings near Oval Maidan, Churchgate, also a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Marine Drive.

Mumbai’s Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC):

Mumbai’s Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) successfully saved the lives of 16 fishermen in distress at sea about 70 km west of Arnala coast, Thane. The boat was caught up in very rough sea conditions and very high-speed winds prevailing at sea: Indian Coast Guard, reports ANI.

Truth of Water that entered JJ hospital:

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) informed that water entered JJ Hospital due to incessant rainfall, was cleared. “There is no water accumulation in the hospital now,” the civic body said.

CM’s reaction towards flood:

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday took stock of the state administration’s preparedness in the wake of the incessant heavy rains in Mumbai and other parts of the state, including Kolhapur where the Panchganga river was flowing close to the danger mark. A statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said Thackeray asked the authorities to remain alert and ensure citizens do not face hardships.