Mumbai Metro Line 3 commuters avoid underground rides amid monsoon flooding fears

Following severe water-logging on May 26, Mumbai Metro Line 3 has resorted to temporary tarpaulin and RCC fixes while full restoration is underway. Commuter confidence is shaken as many avoid the underground route during monsoon, highlighting urgent infrastructure challenges despite the Rs 37,000-crore investment.

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Mumbai Metro Line 3, a Rs 37,000-crore underground project, is facing commuter distrust amid monsoon flooding fears.

Days after heavy rains caused water-logging at stations like Acharya Atre Chowk, commuters have been avoiding the underground Metro rides. One commuter said, "After the May 26 water-logging incident, when I got stuck at Acharya Atre Chowk station at Worli after work, I haven’t taken the Metro all week. I don’t plan to use the underground Metro during the monsoon."

Authorities have responded with temporary measures such as tarpaulin sheets, plastic covers over exposed openings, and reinforced cement concrete (RCC) walls at select station entrances to block rainwater.

A damage assessment has been completed, and rectification works are underway. Restoration is expected to finish in the next few days. Additionally, a temporary sandbag bund wall is being constructed to prevent surface runoff.

Despite the massive investment, these quick-fix solutions have been criticized for resembling roadside repairs rather than a modern urban transport system's robust flood management.

"A Rs 37,000-crore underground Metro line, but the monsoon fix? Plastic sheets and tarpaulin," highlights the gap between infrastructure investment and monsoon preparedness.

The situation underscores the challenges of maintaining underground transit systems in Mumbai’s heavy monsoon climate and the urgent need for durable flood prevention measures to restore commuter confidence.
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Mumbai Metro Line 3 commuters are avoiding underground rides amid fears of monsoon flooding. Despite a Rs 37,000-crore investment, authorities rely on temporary fixes like plastic sheets and tarpaulins after recent water-logging incidents, with restoration and flood prevention works underway.
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After the May 26 water-logging incident, when I got stuck at Acharya Atre Chowk station at Worli after work, I haven’t taken the Metro all week. I don’t plan to use the underground Metro during the monsoon.
Commuter stuck at Acharya Atre Chowk station
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Key Facts
  • Mumbai Metro Line 3 is a Rs 37,000-crore underground project that recently opened to the public.Mid-day
  • On May 26, heavy rain caused water-logging and flooding at stations including Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli.Mid-day
  • Authorities responded with quick-fix solutions such as plastic sheets, tarpaulin covers, and temporary RCC walls to block rainwater from entering stations.Mid-day
  • Damage assessment has been completed and rectification works are underway, with restoration expected in a few days.Mid-day
  • A temporary sandbag bund wall is being constructed to prevent surface runoff from causing further flooding.Mid-day
  • Commuters, including those stuck at Acharya Atre Chowk, are avoiding the underground Metro during the monsoon due to flooding concerns.Mid-day
Key Stats at a Glance
Project cost of Mumbai Metro Line 3
Rs 37,000-crore
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