Life is crawling back to normal in Mumbai after rain showers started to ease, contrary to its massive devastation act on the previous day.
The city went into a comatose of inactivity as it was gripped with heavy showers. The life of the city – local trains became inoperational in the wake of a collection of water to a shocking level.
The citizens were drenched in the warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) which hinted a high tide at around 4:50 pm.
Roads were clogged due to trees which fell down after heavy winds.
However, as the situation bettered, suburban train services resumed in morning – prayers of 6.5 million citizens answered. these trains resumed on all lines – Western, Central and Harbour.
Mumbai roads witnessed heavy traffic due to water logging and high tide. However, the situation was much better than the preceding day.
Nonetheless, the Maharashtra government offices and educational institutions in the city among other such areas remained closed, as declared by the state administration.
The Shiv Sena ruled Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Sena, caught the attention of various authorities owing to its indecorous infrastructure and high unpreparedness to meet eventualities. Various quarters, including commentators and cultural personalities, pointed out this deficit.
In retaliation, Shiv Sena defended the civic body by claiming that infrastructure and machinery were appropriate to gear up for any untoward situation.
