Mumbai
Railway tracks have been lifted in low-lying areas such as Churchgate Yard, Dahisar-Mira Road, Bhayander Yard and Nalasopara-Virar to prevent flooding.
Updated : May 23, 2015, 05:50 AM IST
Central and Western Railway authorities have identified vulnerable water logging locations for the upcoming monsoon and preparations to work on them have begun accordingly.
"Central Railway has identified 17 locations that are prone to water logging during heavy rains. At least 23 pumps will be provided in these areas before the onset of monsoon. The locations identified on main line are Masjid, Mazgaon Yard, Byculla, Curry Road, Sion, Kurla, Vikhroli, Ghatkopar, Nanipada, Thane, Dombivli. On the harbour line, they are Sewri, Wadala, Chunabhatti and Koparkhairane," said an official
Western Railway has identified Marine Lines, Charni Road-Grant Road, Mumbai Central, Elphinstone Road, Dadar, Mahim, Bandra-Khar, Andheri-Jogeshwari and Nalasopara-Virar as flood-prone sections.
Railway tracks have been lifted in low-lying areas such as Churchgate Yard, Dahisar-Mira Road, Bhayander Yard and Nalasopara-Virar to prevent flooding.
Authorities are also in the process of desilting culverts and trimming trees so that disruptions during monsoon can be avoided.