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Western Railway Installs 14 Automatic Rain Gauges, But How Ready Is It For Monsoon?

The WR is also closely coordinating with a number of other municipal bodies and disaster management bodies to ensure operational smoothness.

by Tooba Shaikh
Western Railway Installs 14 Automatic Rain Gauges, But How Ready Is It For Monsoon?

Mumbai monsoons can be quite polarising. On the one hand, they turn the city into a romantic dreamscape but on the other, the public transport, especially the local trains, turn into a nightmare. This year, however, the Western Railway or WR has undertaken a number of measures to ensure that the Mumbai local does not encounter the usual flooding and subsequent disruptions that it is notorious for. Let us take a look at how prepared the WR is for monsoon this year.

How Prepared Is Western Railway For Monsoon This Year?

Western Railway monsoon
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According to an article which was recently published by Mumbai Live, the WR has undertaken meticulous work to ensure adequate preparedness for monsoon. Tracks and 495 culverts have been cleared of garbage with the aim of preventing the flooding of tracks during heavy rains.

What is more, additional waterways have been constructed and 100 high-powered pumps have been installed for the same purpose. Trees that were thought to pose a risk during inclement weather were also trimmed.

To ensure the authenticity of the data, as many as 14 ARGs or Automatic Rain Gauge have been installed at locations that are vulnerable to flooding during monsoon.

Also Read: As Summer Peaks In Mumbai, AC Local Trains Ridership On Single Day Peaks Too; How Many AC Locals Are There?

Other Prepwork Done To Ensure Smooth Sailing Of Trains

Western Railway monsoon
Image Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons

Additionally, around 98 other locations have also received a flood gauge to monitor the situation. A thorough inspection of the EMU rakes was carried out to ensure that they can safely ply during the monsoon season.

The WR is also closely coordinating with several other municipal bodies and disaster management bodies to ensure operational smoothness. The Municipal Bodies are to inform the WR as and when the dam water is released which will subsequently affect bridges.

The WR has also requested additional local transport for passengers during emergencies. This is to prevent large crowds and possible stampede situations in urgent cases.

Also Read: Crowded Mumbai Local Video; Vivek Agnihotri Asks How Officials Feel Watching Their Failure Kill People?

Do you travel regularly by the Mumbai local trains? Do you feel it is more prepared this year for monsoon travel? Let us know in the comments section below!

Cover Image Credits: @sonu_2021/X (Formerly, Twitter)

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