Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directs all administrative offices to remain on alert; calls on officers to work even on Saturdays and Sundays. A brief spell of rain flooded subways and several arterial roads in Mumbai. Similar situations were reported in Pune and other parts of the state.
(From left) Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar and BMC Addl. Commissioner Abhijit Bangar review preparedness. Pic/By Special Arrangement
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday chaired a disaster management meeting in Mumbai, which was attended by senior officials from Mantralaya, the BMC, and other departments concerned. Meanwhile, Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar demanded imposing penalties on negligent contractors.
The meeting assumes significance as pre-monsoon showers on Tuesday evening exposed Maharashtra’s preparedness for the rains. Multiple cities, including Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan, and Pune, faced waterlogging. A brief spell of rain flooded subways and several arterial roads in Mumbai. Similar situations were reported in Pune and other parts of the state.
In the meeting the chief minister, other ministers and administrative officials were given a presentation of disaster preparedness. Fadnavis said, “All administrative officers should be in touch with the headquarters and work even on Saturdays and Sundays as it is their responsibility.”
On Wednesday, Shelar inspected areas in the eastern suburbs — Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, and Bhandup — as part of a pre-monsoon preparedness drive. During the visit, he instructed the BMC administration and other relevant agencies to take strict action against contractors responsible for substandard work.
Admitting that contractors had fallen short in planning and execution of road projects, Suburban Guardian Minister Shelar insisted that those who failed to deliver must face stern consequences.
Speaking to the media, Shelar said the administration has been directed not to start any new road work until the ongoing ones are completed. “BJP’s commitment is clear. We are here for citizens and accountability. We take complete responsibility for the condition of roads in Mumbai suburbs,” he stated.
Directives issued by CMO
>> In Mumbai there are around 249 areas that are prone to landslides and the district collector should give special attention to re-mapping these locations.
>> The Water Resources Department should maintain inter-state coordination for the release of water from dams.
>> Obstacles put up by the municipal corporation during road works should be removed before the monsoon.
>> Nets should be installed on hills in landslide-prone areas in Mumbai, boards should be put up in dangerous places, and the police should prevent tourists from going to such places.
>> The Army representatives informed that 38 Army units will be deployed and Chetak and Navy helicopters will be ready.
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