Thu Sep 26 14:54:16 UTC 2024: ## Woman Drowns in Overflowing Nullah, Mumbai BMC Under Fire

**Mumbai, September 26:** A 45-year-old woman, Vimal Anil Gaikwad, tragically drowned in an overflowing nullah in Andheri East on Wednesday evening during heavy rains. The incident occurred around 9:20 pm near gate no. 8 of MIDC. Despite being rushed to Cooper Hospital by the police and fire brigade, she was declared dead on arrival.

Gaikwad was the sole breadwinner of her family, according to her husband who expressed his grief and demanded justice for his wife’s death. “I am a sick man, my wife used to take care of our house,” he said, adding that they have filed a police report.

In response to the tragic incident, Mumbai Police has filed a case against the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and a contractor for negligence. The BMC has also announced a high-level investigation into the case, forming a three-member committee led by Deputy Municipal Commissioner Devidas Kshirsagar. The committee, which includes the Mumbai fire brigade chief and the Chief Engineer (Vigilance), is expected to submit its report within three days.

The incident occurred amidst heavy rains that caused widespread disruption in Mumbai, leading to stranded commuters, cancelled train services, and school closures. The weather department had predicted more rains, advising residents to stay indoors.

Several other incidents related to the heavy rains were also reported, including two labourers killed by lightning in Kalyan and another woman drowning near a waterfall in Khopoli.

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