Hours after a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) supervisor fell into an open water channel during a monsoon inspection in central Mumbai’s King’s Circle area, Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi has written to the civic administration seeking a comprehensive survey of manholes in waterlogging-prone areas and installation of protective grilles across the city.

The incident occurred at Gandhi Market during a visit by Mayor Ritu Tawde to inspect waterlogged locations following heavy overnight rainfall. The civic staffer fell into a water channel located a few feet away from where the mayor was present. He was immediately rescued, and no serious injuries were reported. A video of the incident later went viral on social media.