Monsoon season is set to begin soon, and we all know how challenging Mumbai can get during that time. Every year, we hear about building collapses, flooding, and more. To ensure things don’t turn dangerous this time, BMC has stepped in. They are making sure the city is prepared, and drainage systems are in place and working properly. Read on to know more!
BMC Prepares For Monsoon In Mumbai
During her first pre-monsoon media briefing, municipal commissioner Ashwini Bhide gave an update on how Mumbai is preparing for the monsoon. She said the BMC has marked 174 buildings as highly unsafe under the “C1 category.” According to Hindustan Times, out of these, 72 buildings have already been vacated for safety, but some are still occupied.
Around 71 buildings are stuck due to court stay orders, and the BMC plans to approach the court to resolve these cases. Officials are also trying to convince residents who are still living in dangerous buildings to move out for their own safety.
The BMC has identified 249 places in Mumbai that are at risk of landslides. These spots are marked as sensitive and ultra-sensitive areas. Work is currently going on at 96 locations, where retaining walls are being constructed to reduce the risk of landslides. Officials have also been asked to inspect old protective walls again to check if they are still strong or if water drainage is blocked.
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How Authorities Are Working On Flood Control?
The authorities are also focusing on flood control. Mumbai has identified 496 areas where flooding can happen. Out of these, 403 spots have already been fixed, but 93 locations may still face waterlogging during very heavy rain. As per Hindustan Times, to manage this, the BMC has arranged pumping systems. It can quickly remove excess water.
This year, 547 dewatering pumps will be installed and will start working from May 5. The amazing part is that these pumps will have IoT-based monitoring systems. With this officials can track them in real time. It will help them check if the pumps are working properly or if any repairs are needed.
The BMC has also planned to trim around 59,720 trees before the monsoon to prevent damage during strong winds and heavy rain. Disaster response teams like the NDRF and fire brigade lifeguards have confirmed their preparedness for emergencies.
Disaster response teams like the NDRF and fire brigade lifeguards have already checked and confirmed their preparedness for emergencies. The civic body is also launching a “pothole fix-it” mobile app so that citizens can report issues quickly and get faster action.
We’re glad authorities are already planning for the monsoon season!
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FAQs
How does Mumbai get affected during the monsoon season?
During the monsoon season, Mumbai faces flooding, landslides in some areas, and building collapses.
How Mumbai is preparing for monsoon?
For the monsoon, Mumbai has already started preparing by identifying old buildings, landslide-prone areas, and flood-prone zones.
How many damaged buildings have been identified?
A total of 174 unsafe buildings have been identified by the BMC in Mumbai ahead of the monsoon season.