Varsha Gaikwad slams BMC over Andheri subway flooding after pre-monsoon showers
Varsha Gaikwad criticized the BMC for flooding in the Andheri subway after light rainfall, questioning their monsoon preparedness. She highlighted that the subway is known for its flooding issues and pointed out the inadequacy of the BMC's drainage maintenance efforts. Gaikwad expressed concern about the potential impact on residents during the upcoming heavy monsoon season.
- ▪Varsha Gaikwad is the Mumbai Congress President.
- ▪The Andheri subway flooded after light rainfall, raising concerns about BMC's monsoon preparedness.
- ▪Gaikwad criticized the BMC for their claims of spending on drainage maintenance.
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Mumbai Congress President Varsha Gaikwad on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) criticised the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after the Andheri subway was flooded following light rainfall, alleging that it belied the corporation's claims about monsoon preparedness.“Monsoon has not yet set in but the subway in the western suburbs already went underwater after a few spells of rain,” she said. Pre-monsoon showers drench Mumbai, waterlogging slows traffic in some areasThe Andheri subway is one of the perennial flooding-prone spots in the megapolis. The civic body's claims of spending crores of rupees on desilting of nullahs and drainage maintenance were exposed by the season's first showers, said Ms.
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