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Mid-Day Impact: BMC covers dangerous open drain near Sion station
Updated On: 22 August, 2026 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
The BMC acted swiftly on Friday morning after an open drain near Sion railway station was highlighted, reaching the spot, installing a new lid and cleaning the area before 11 am. Nearby shopkeepers confirmed the civic action

Before: The uncovered drain Jayraj Bhosale fell into; (right) After: The fixed drain cover following the mid-day report on Friday. Pics/Ritika Gondhalekar
The BMC, on Friday, promptly reached Sion railway station in the morning, covered the drain with a new lid, and cleaned the area, all before 11 am, shopkeepers nearby confirmed. The open drain had become a major safety hazard for commuters. While the civic action has brought relief, commuters raised questions about why it took media attention for the authorities to act.
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