Mumbai Rains: And while this is only a small attempt at highlighting their work, words will never be enough to express how these everyday heroes strive to keep the city going.
A resident of Virar, Prakash Balu Patil had started the school drop and pickup facility only recently. He bought a van and would ferry children from home to school and back every single day.
When it rained in the city on Monday, among the slow-moving vehicles, heavy rains and flooding streets, one traffic policeman stood in the middle of the road, controlling the vehicles.
We hope the corporation is better prepared for monsoons and Mumbai never has to face a repeat of 29th August or 26th July ever again. But if crisis decides to strike again, these tips will help people face it better!
The Maharashtra government and civic authorities have declared a high alert after 100 mm rain was recorded yesterday and people have been advised to stay home for the next 24 hours.
The rains may have paralysed the city, but failed to break the spirit of good samaritans who extended help in every way they could to help fellow Mumbaikars.