Maharashtra: BMC takes precautions to prevent monsoon-related disasters over weekend
With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting extremely heavy rainfall along Maharashtra coast over the weekend, the Mumbai civic body BMC is preparing to tackle monsoon-related disasters. As a first step, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) administration has canceled the leaves of all senior officials; they have been directed to be available in their headquarters on June 9 and 10 (Saturday and Sunday). Here's more.
BMC deployed three teams of NDRF
On the steps being taken, the BMC said three teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will be stationed at Parel, Mankhurd (for eastern suburbs), and Andheri Sports Complex (for western suburbs). They are equipped with walkie-talkies and flood rescue material. Besides, Navy personnel will be deployed in Colaba, Worli, Ghatkopar, Trombay, and Malad for flood rescue if required.
Six Flood Rescue Teams of Fire Brigade will be deployed
In addition to this, six Flood Rescue Teams of Mumbai Fire Brigade will be posted at the Regional Command Centers and emergency support functions like BEST (bus transport system), police, traffic police and education officers have been alerted.
IMD predicted heavy rainfall in 6 districts on June 9-10
The education officers monitoring school premises in all 24 administrative wards have been asked to keep shelter schools open 24x7. Dewatering pumps will be kept ready and flood-prone spots will be monitored closely during the heavy rain period. As per the IMD forecast, there is a possibility of very heavy rainfall in Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts on June 9-10.
