06 July,2026 06:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC Additional Commissioner Prajakta Verma Lavangare inspects situation amid rains (Pic/Special arrangement)
While heavy rainfall continues to lash parts of Mumbai and other suburbs, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Prajakta Verma Lavangare, on Monday, July 6, conducted an extensive inspection of several rain-affected areas across the city.
Lavangare, taking note of the situation across the city, directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials to remain on high alert to tackle any emergencies.
The inspection was aimed at reviewing the city's preparedness and assessing the effectiveness of the civic body's monsoon management measures amid heavy rainfall.
Lavangare visited several locations, including Malabar Hill, Ambewadi in Kalachowki, Mahim, the Maheshwari Udyan (King's Circle) area, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Hindmata, and other vulnerable locations.
During the visit, she reviewed waterlogging-prone spots, the functioning of drainage systems, the preparedness of emergency response teams, and the delivery of civic services.
Interacting directly with officials and field staff from various departments, the Additional Municipal Commissioner issued instructions to ensure swift action in addressing rain-related issues. She directed civic teams to immediately remove fallen trees and branches to restore normalcy and minimize disruptions to traffic and public movement.
She also stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination, instructing officials to ensure that heavy rainfall does not adversely impact traffic or the daily lives of Mumbaikars. Ward-level officials and staff were asked to remain vigilant and keep all emergency response systems fully operational throughout the monsoon spell.
She further instructed civic officials to prioritize the immediate resolution of complaints related to waterlogging, uprooted trees, drainage issues, and other rain-induced emergencies. She further emphasized that prompt and coordinated action by all departments was essential to prevent inconvenience to citizens.
Appealing to residents to seek assistance whenever required, she urged Mumbaikars to contact the BMC's emergency helpline 1916 for immediate civic support during rain-related emergencies.
Along with the additional BMC commissioner, Deputy Commissioner (Zone-1) Chanda Jadhav, Deputy Commissioner (Zone-2) Prashant Sapkale, and Assistant Commissioners, Swapnaja Kshirsagar, Gajanan Bellale, and Shri Arun Kshirsagar, along with senior officials and personnel from the concerned departments, were also present during the inspection.
