What NOT to do this monsoon

BMC says it's rain ready and issues guidelines for Mumbaikars

What NOT to do this monsoon

BMC says it's rain ready and issues guidelines for Mumbaikars

Last year, the American Consulate had warned its citizens against visiting Mumbai in the monsoon. This time, the BMC itself has warned outsiders not to visit the city on high tide days, especially June 25, July 24 and August 21.

The municipal body has also taken several precautionary measures, including allocating a Rs 1 lakh contingency fund for all 24 ward officers.

"The generators are on stand-by at the control rooms. Some schools and marriage halls have been reserved as flood shelters.

We have installed 211 pumps across the city to drain out water.

We have also reserved 1,289 beds in various hospitals and purchased medicines worth Rs 4 crore," said S S Shinde, joint municipal commissioner of BMC's disaster control department.
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There's also a checklist announced for D-Days for Mumbaikars.

Before the rains

If you stay in a low line/flood prone area like Kranti Nagar in Kurla, which witnesses floods every year, shift your belongings to another place or at an elevated height.

Restrict all non-essential travel on critical days.

Familiarise yourself, family and colleagues with warning signs, alert systems and designated high
land areas.

Beware of the potential flooding zones and the evacuation routes.

Keep all the emergency contact numbers handy. An emergency contact number book is available with BMC ward offices.

Get the wiring of your premises thoroughly checked and tested by a licensed electrical contractor.

Stock food, drinking water and other essential emergency supplies.

Dispose all garbage and inform BMC if there is a clogged drainage.

On worrisome days

If you are indoors...

Don't step out of the house during heavy rainfall.

Put off the main electric switch in case of water logging or leakage in the meter cabin. Put on the main switch only on ensuring that all faults have been rectified properly.

Use battery operated radio to get latest emergency information.

If instructed by authorities to evacuate, do so immediately.

If you are outdoors...

If you are stranded in a vehicle, exit it immediately and move to a higher ground.

Avoid walking/ travelling through any flooded routes.

Avoid unnecessary calling on emergency contact numbers

Rely on authentic information and avoid spreading rumours.

Did you know?

The India Meteorological Department classifies 75 mm as heavy rain, 120 mm as very heavy rain and 250 mm as extremely heavy rain. But the BMC can take care of rainfall up to 350 mm on non high tide days.

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BMC's disaster u00a0helpline: 108
Mumbai police: 100
Fire brigade: 101

Dates and time Mumbaikars need to be alert