India, May 28 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will levy a fine of Rs.10 lakh on each contractor who failed to set up mini pumping systems at sufficient capacity at four crucial places in south Mumbai, which resulted in waterlogged thoroughfares in this part of the city which received unprecedented rainfall of over 250 mm in 13 hours on Monday.

These pumping stations are located at Hindmata, Gandhi Market, Yellow Gate and Chunabhatti.

To prevent waterlogging in low-lying urban areas and ensure smooth traffic flow by efficiently draining rainwater, BMC had installed 10 mini pumping stations across the city, over a period of time. These stations are operated by

contractors, under defined terms mentioned in respective tende...