On June 19 last year, not only did it rain cats and dogs, but even the high tide climbed up to 5 metres — twin threats that brought trains across the city to a halt. Thankfully, high tide is unlikely to pose a problem this year. However, railway officials said they will not compromise on preparations for monsoon or decrease the number of water pumps along the rail lines, just in case the low-lying areas get water-logged due to heavy rain.

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