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After finding themselves battling unhygienic conditions caused by persistent waterlogging linked to ongoing Metro construction work, even after nine months since they first raised concerns, employees working at Swastik Chambers in Chembur took matters into their hands. In a rare show of unity, they briefly halted the Metro construction work on Wednesday, demanded corrective measures, and compelled the project in charge to address the situation and ensure maintenance. 

Official speak

Project Supervisor MMRDA
Water gets accumulated due to the ongoing piling work at multiple spots. This blocked the sewage system, and thus we started pumping out the water once all work was done. But after their complaints, we now pump the water two to three times a day.

Unhygienic conditions caused by persistent waterlogging

Voices

Jaya Goyal
‘The waterlogging caused by the accumulation of dirty drain water, had become a daily ordeal for us. Although construction workers had begun pumping out the water following mid-day’s report in June last year, their efforts proved insufficient. The water was typically cleared only in the evening after construction work concluded, leaving the premises flooded and unsanitary through the day’

Ajit Mehta
‘Not only did they start pumping water regularly, but they also cleared all the algae that had accumulated due to previous waterlogging, which had become a haven for mosquito breeding, resulting in many of our employees falling sick’

Quaid Doongerwala
‘This increased frequency has significantly improved conditions at Swastik Chambers, preventing water stagnation and reducing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases’