The Rains May Have Stalled Most of Mumbai, But Not its Police Force

Most of the city police personnel, ranging from constables and senior police inspectors to DCPs, were asked to be on the roads. Their twitter handle was also in full form, updating citizens about the flooding, alternative traffic routes and rubbishing rumours.

By Vishaka George

August 30, 2017

Mumbai experienced its worst rainfall since 2005, devastating the city. Trains were stalled and citizens waded waist-deep in water. But city’s police force did not stop. They were out in strength on the roads, managing traffic and helping those stranded.

*Mumbai police working during the torrential rains. Source: Twitter- Vishal Surywanshi*

Their Twitter handle was also in top form, handling queries individually from citizens.

Pls don’t believe in rumours. ‘Cyclone Phyan’ details are of 2009 & the coordinates are of 2009 too. pic.twitter.com/MTgGvngODx
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 29, 2017

Police Officers and men are present on road and will be there throughout. Ask them for any assistance you need.
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 29, 2017

High tide of 3.32mts at 16:30 Avoid waterfronts,sitting on tetrapods or on promenades. Pls cooperate with policemen on duty #MumbaiRains
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 29, 2017

Traffic from Bandra Worli Sealink towards airport is moving now.However,south bound traffic is still very slow due to waterlogging at Vakola
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 29, 2017

Several citizens took to social media to share their appreciation –

Salute to #MumbaiPolice who are out there on their toes, all drenched! extending their help & support to people. #Trueheroes #MumbaiRains
— Meenakshi Dixit (@Meenaxidixit) August 29, 2017

#MumbaiRains #MumbaiPolice is doing wonderful job ? & trying to soothe the situation till then #StayStrong #Mumbaikars
— sparkle seeker ? (@Modifiedwave) August 29, 2017

Good work @MumbaiPolice The real heros ?#MumbaiRains #MumbaiPolice @Dev_Fadnavis @CPMumbaiPolice pic.twitter.com/mw9LPCiOzV
— Vishal Surywanshi (@vsurywanshi87) August 29, 2017

Thanks #MumbaiPolice and DCP office to call up and confirm that my nephew is ok and if he needed help. Love the online community.
— Mayank Gandhi (@mayankgandhi04) August 29, 2017

5. The Master Blaster had some praise to share too!

Heavy rains predicted. Pls get back home & stay safe. Kudos to @MumbaiPolice & others who are out trying to ease the situation. #MumbaiRains
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 29, 2017

“Cops stood in ankle-deep water and were soaked to the skin, but continued directing motorists anyway ,” said chartered accountant Vishal Bafna to the Times of India.

“We were dealing with a crisis situation on Tuesday evening. Roads at Worli and Dadar, which connect north and south Mumbai, were submerged and the BMC was doing its best to pump out water. These roads are also used by vehicles of Ganpati mandals headed for immersion.A majority of our personnel we re out trying to keep the traffic moving,” said joint commissioner, traffic, Amitesh Kumar to ToI.

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Most of the city police personnel, ranging from constables and senior police inspectors to DCPs, were asked to be on the roads. DCP Rashmi Karandikar, the city police spokesperson, told TOI that the Mumbai police was in constant touch with the BMC’s disaster control management and fire brigade. “No untoward incident has been reported,” she added.

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