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Mumbaikars wonder if flood-proofing Andheri subway is really the right way
Updated On: 14 April, 2024 04:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
The BMC is spending crores of rupees to keep the subway flood-free
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The subway was shut 21 times due to flooding last monsoon. File pic
Even as the decision of creating an additional parallel drainage line to the Mogra Nullah in Andheri reaches its final stages, residents have raised questions over the expense of keeping the Andheri subway flood-free. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has already started widening the nullah on the west side at a cost of R100 crore. A second, two-phase project to divert flow to another drainage line is on the cards, at an estimated cost of Rs 400 crore.
The Andheri subway was closed for public use a total of 21 times last monsoon due to waterlogging. The nullah-widening project may complete be by 2026, but as it may not be enough to accommodate the flow of water coming rapidly from the East side amid heavy rainfall, the BMC is looking for a solution by laying an additional six by 2.5-feet 125-sqft drain line to divert and discharge the heavy flow of water.
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