Mumbai: Kranti Nagar in Kurla counts its losses after the flood

The BMC has provided shelter, food, and clothing to affected residents at a municipal school in Kurla. By Wednesday, the rains had eased, and the river began to recede, but returning residents found their homes in ruins. Appliances were non-functional, food was spoiled, and furniture was destroyed.

Residents have nowhere to go

Achuta Kule, who lost everything in the floods

Residents like Achuta Kule from Sonapur Lane also lost everything. “Our entire home was underwater. We’re trying to dry what we can. The BMC has given us shelter, but we need long-term help,” he said. Many displaced families, including Radha Prakash Parmar and others, are currently housed in the municipal school. “There’s nothing left in our homes. Food has rotted, furniture is ruined, and the stench is unbearable. We were rescued by NDRF and BMC teams, but now we’re left with nothing,” they said.

A roof over her head, gone

Kashualya Tulshiram Thorat, whose roof collapsed during the floods 

Kashualya Tulshiram Thorat, 75, who lives alone in Kranti Nagar, narrowly escaped after her roof collapsed while she was asleep. “I was rescued by my neighbours. Now, I have nowhere to go. I sustained injuries, and rainwater is still flowing inside. I want the BMC and government to repair my house and provide us with flood relief. This happened because of the river overflow, and the authorities are responsible for our losses. I have a daughter who is married and lives in Indore,” she said.

Walls fall, lives upended

Manjula Pandurag Kuchekar (left), whose house was demolished

Manjula Pandurang Kuchekar said her gallery collapsed, and the BMC had to demolish the rest. “We locked our home with all our belongings inside. When we returned, everything was broken — TV, fridge, washing machine, furniture, groceries — all gone,” she said.

Everything is ruined

Bharti Kawale, who returned to find her house and belongings destroyed by floodwaters

For Bharti Kawale, 65, the tragedy was especially cruel. “Tuesday was my husband’s first death anniversary. After completing rituals, we had to abandon our flooded house. When we came back, everything was ruined,” she said.

Shops washed away

Shopkeeper Sadanand Chavan with wife Sharda, who lost their entire grocery stock in floods

Local businesses were hit just as hard. Shopkeeper Sadanand Chavan lost his entire stock. “Sugar, flour, rice, oil — everything was damaged. We’ve been here since 1990, and every year the river floods us.

Flour mill owner Siyaram Gupta, who lost all his machines, stock

This time, even our fridge is gone. Why isn’t the BMC or government repairing the retaining wall?” he asked. Flour mill owner Siyaram Gupta said his entire unit was destroyed. “Machines are damaged, customers are demanding refunds, and this repeats every year. Relief funds are urgently needed,” he said.