Mumbai Rains: Flooding At Aarey Underpass On Marol Maroshi Road Due To No Drainage Support | VIDEO
Mumbai: Heavy rainfall in the city on Saturday led to severe waterlogging at the Aarey underpass on Marol Maroshi Road, making the route completely impassable for vehicular traffic. The flooding, which reportedly began on August 15, has continued without any significant response from the concerned authorities.
According to the Watchdog Foundation, which brought the issue to public attention, the underpass remains submerged, posing serious safety hazards to commuters. The persistent waterlogging has resulted in traffic disruptions and risks of vehicle damage. Most notably, there has been no visible presence of BMC personnel or emergency response teams at the site to address or manage the situation.
This marks the second time the underpass has experienced flooding during this monsoon season. The Foundation pointed out that the recurrence of such an incident should have prompted prior preparedness from civic authorities. They emphasised that if similar problems have occurred before, they ought to have been anticipated, with standard operating procedures ready for deployment.
The Foundation also noted that recent issues in the area, including those related to metro construction and modifications to natural drainage pathways, may have contributed to the worsening of water accumulation.
In their statement, the group demanded immediate intervention, including the deployment of BMC teams or contractors to drain the stagnant water and restore safe vehicular movement. They also urged the civic body to install traffic diversion boards and coordinate with traffic police to manage congestion and prevent potential accidents in the affected zone, as reported.
Heavy Showers Lead To Disruption In Local Train Services; Waterlogged Tracks Cause Delays
In another news story related to Mumbai rains, the city experienced heavy to very heavy rainfall starting early Saturday morning, causing widespread disruption across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the day, warning of intense rainfall at isolated spots, sparking concerns about further disturbances.
The continuous downpour, which began on Friday night and continued into Saturday, led to flooding in several low-lying parts of the city. Areas such as Sion-Kings Circle, Bandra, Vile Parle, Andheri, Vashi, and Vasai-Virar reported significant waterlogging. Footage from Sion station revealed submerged railway tracks, highlighting the extent of water accumulation and its impact on local train services, Mumbai’s primary mode of transport.
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