2 Navi Mumbai women get electric shock from exposed wire on waterlogged road
Two women riding through a waterlogged road on a bike suffered an electric shock from an exposed wire and were hospitalisent. The incident prompted the mayor to order an inquiry and directed officials to remove the exposed wire from the spot.
Two young women were hospitalised after receiving an electric shock from an exposed wire while riding a bike through a waterlogged road in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, amid heavy rainfall that has battered the city since last night.
According to preliminary information, rainwater accumulated beneath the Nerul LP Bridge became electrified due to a short circuit. The women were passing through the flooded stretch when they received the shock and fell onto the road.
A video of the incident that has gone viral on social media shows the two women lying motionless on a waterlogged road amid heavy rain after receiving an electric shock. As vehicles remain stranded nearby, a passerby is seen attempting to rescue them using a tree branch to avoid direct contact with the current. The women were later rushed to DY Patil Hospital in an autorickshaw for medical treatment.
Navi Mumbai Mayor Sujata Patil said the women are out of danger and are under observation by doctors at the hospital. The mayor later visited the site and expressed concern over inadequate safety measures during the monsoon. She urged civic agencies to remain vigilant.
Patil directed officials from the electricity department to investigate the cause of the short circuit and identify any lapses that may have led to the accident. She also instructed municipal electrical engineers to immediately repair exposed wires and faulty electrical equipment in the area to prevent similar incidents.
The Mayor further pointed to delays in restoration work at sites dug up by various departments, alleging that poor maintenance and unfinished repairs may have contributed to the incident.
With continuous rainfall affecting Navi Mumbai, the Mayor asked officials to stay alert and ensure all necessary precautions are in place. The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation said its machinery and emergency teams have been fully deployed across the city to deal with rain-related situations.
HEAVY RAIN LASHES MUMBAI, NAVI MUMBAI
The incident occurred amid intense rainfall across Mumbai and its suburbs, with several areas receiving more than 100 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending at 8 am on Wednesday. The heavy downpour led to waterlogging at the Andheri subway and a few other low-lying areas, forcing authorities to divert traffic in affected pockets.
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the eastern suburbs recorded an average rainfall of 109 mm during the 24-hour period, followed by 87 mm in the western suburbs and 86 mm in the island city. Data from automatic rain gauges showed that Mankhurd recorded the highest rainfall at 170.4 mm.
In the island city, Byculla received 162.52 mm of rain, while Mumbai Central recorded 142.43 mm and Wadala 127 mm. In the western suburbs, the Bandra Kurla Complex area received 132.4 mm of rainfall, followed by Borivali at 126 mm. The rain gauge at Dindoshi fire station recorded 123 mm.
The rain also impacted transport services. While BEST bus operations continued normally, suburban train services on the Central Railway and Western Railway experienced some delays.
Services on the Harbour line, which connects Navi Mumbai with parts of Mumbai, were disrupted after an overhead wire snapped between 4:52 am and 5:45 am, affecting the movement of local trains.
Two young women were hospitalised after receiving an electric shock from an exposed wire while riding a bike through a waterlogged road in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, amid heavy rainfall that has battered the city since last night.
According to preliminary information, rainwater accumulated beneath the Nerul LP Bridge became electrified due to a short circuit. The women were passing through the flooded stretch when they received the shock and fell onto the road.
A video of the incident that has gone viral on social media shows the two women lying motionless on a waterlogged road amid heavy rain after receiving an electric shock. As vehicles remain stranded nearby, a passerby is seen attempting to rescue them using a tree branch to avoid direct contact with the current. The women were later rushed to DY Patil Hospital in an autorickshaw for medical treatment.
Navi Mumbai Mayor Sujata Patil said the women are out of danger and are under observation by doctors at the hospital. The mayor later visited the site and expressed concern over inadequate safety measures during the monsoon. She urged civic agencies to remain vigilant.
Patil directed officials from the electricity department to investigate the cause of the short circuit and identify any lapses that may have led to the accident. She also instructed municipal electrical engineers to immediately repair exposed wires and faulty electrical equipment in the area to prevent similar incidents.
The Mayor further pointed to delays in restoration work at sites dug up by various departments, alleging that poor maintenance and unfinished repairs may have contributed to the incident.
With continuous rainfall affecting Navi Mumbai, the Mayor asked officials to stay alert and ensure all necessary precautions are in place. The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation said its machinery and emergency teams have been fully deployed across the city to deal with rain-related situations.
HEAVY RAIN LASHES MUMBAI, NAVI MUMBAI
The incident occurred amid intense rainfall across Mumbai and its suburbs, with several areas receiving more than 100 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending at 8 am on Wednesday. The heavy downpour led to waterlogging at the Andheri subway and a few other low-lying areas, forcing authorities to divert traffic in affected pockets.
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the eastern suburbs recorded an average rainfall of 109 mm during the 24-hour period, followed by 87 mm in the western suburbs and 86 mm in the island city. Data from automatic rain gauges showed that Mankhurd recorded the highest rainfall at 170.4 mm.
In the island city, Byculla received 162.52 mm of rain, while Mumbai Central recorded 142.43 mm and Wadala 127 mm. In the western suburbs, the Bandra Kurla Complex area received 132.4 mm of rainfall, followed by Borivali at 126 mm. The rain gauge at Dindoshi fire station recorded 123 mm.
The rain also impacted transport services. While BEST bus operations continued normally, suburban train services on the Central Railway and Western Railway experienced some delays.
Services on the Harbour line, which connects Navi Mumbai with parts of Mumbai, were disrupted after an overhead wire snapped between 4:52 am and 5:45 am, affecting the movement of local trains.
