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Uddhav Thackeray takes stock of city's preparation for monsoon

Updated On: 29 June, 2020 08:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Shiv Sena chief instructed the authorities to ensure that water does not accumulate on streets during monsoon. Also, nullahs are being cleared to keep other diseases at bay during a pandemic.

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A biker rides a motorcycle through the flooded streets of Bandra after Mumbai receives heavy spells of showers

A biker rides a motorcycle through the flooded streets of Bandra after Mumbai receives heavy spells of showers

Hours after the Maharashtra government extended lockdown till July 31, the Chief Minister's Office on Monday tweeted a photo of CM Uddhav Thackeray holding a meeting to 'assess Mumbai's monsoon preparedness and the Corona situation'. As per the tweet, the CM said that 'many people in Mumbai are seen crowding on streets or driving around for no reason and are posing a risk to others'

In a thread of tweets, the CMO wrote that people have been allowed to go to work (as per guidelines), go out for medical emergencies and other essential works, but the CM said that stepping out for no reason has resulted in crowding and traffic jams across the city.

For the latest Mumbai Monsoon coverage, including weather forecasts, rain alerts, transport disruptions, lake levels, and civic advisories, visit our Mumbai Monsoon News hub.

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