BMC to install mini pumping stations at 4 low-lying areas to tackle water logging

Taking cue from the Kalanagar model, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will set up mini pumping stations at four points in Mumbai, to, prevent water logging in some of the key low-lying areas of the city.

The BMC had set up 11 mini flood control gates and installed 18 submersible dewatering pumps at six low laying points in Bandra East's Kalanagar area. The pumps were installed to prevent entry of river water from Vakola and Mithi rivers which used to result in the flooding of Bandra east area. The task was completed before the arrival of monsoon 2020 and as a result, residents of the area didn't face any waterlogging issue during last monsoon.

Now the BMC earmarked the low lying areas - JK Chemical Nullah, Kharu Creek Nullah, ONGC and Mallet Bunder where it has planned to set up mini pumping stations likewise to the Kalanagar model.