The Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is taking steps to ensure the cleanliness of culverts within railway premises before the monsoon. Each railway station will have a BMC official responsible for overseeing the cleaning of the culverts in the area. This initiative aims to prevent waterlogging during the monsoon, which often disrupts...
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both city life and railway operations. The BMC has also recognized the need for coordination with other authorities like the Metro and Railways to ensure efficient cleaning of drainage systems, which are often hampered by various infrastructure projects. Despite some resistance from the Railways in the past, the BMC is committed to ensuring the smooth functioning of railway transport during the monsoon. The primary focus of the cleaning operations is to ensure that drainage channels are clear of debris and waterlogging is minimized, with a priority on the mouths of drains and areas prone to water accumulation.