Let’s take care of ourselves. It’s futile to rely on the BMC

Despite the BMC’S claims of rain-readiness, the year’s first downpour on Tuesday caused instant waterlogging, power cuts and potholes. Are you dreading the next three months? How do you plan to cope? Do you think Mumbai will ever truly be ready for the ra

Leaking roofs at most railway stations make walking on the platforms slippery, thus risky. I think Mumbaiites will have to just learn to take care of themselves. It’s futile to rely on the BMC.
I LLUSTRATION: SHRIKRISHNA PATKAR

Watch out for open potholes. Don’t throw plastic in gutters. This will clog drains and cause water logging. Opt for car pools to avoid traffic jams. Drink boiled or filtered water and avoid eating at roadside eateries.
In case of very heavy rainfall, step out only in case of an emergency. Always keep a few help line numbers handy.