The corporation’s initiative of constructing storage tanks near Hindmata may have kept it dry this time, but several other areas in the central part of the city got flooded after recent downpours. Despite having a plan to keep Dadar, Matunga, King’s Circle, Sion, and Wadala flood-free for about 15 years, the BMC hasn’t been able to put it into action as it is yet to find land for the Mahul pumping station.

Mahul pumping station was the last link of the eight pumping stations suggested by the Chitale committee after the July 26 floods of 2005. The Mahul pumping station could also resolve flooding at key locations and also stop the Harbour rail line from being affected during heavy rain.