MUMBAI, May 12 -- As a measure to tackle floods in the upcoming monsoon season, there will be 417 dewatering pumps deployed across Mumbai. The BMC has also identified 386 flood-prone spots in the city. Backup systems, including vehicle-mounted diesel generators and mobile pumping units, are to be kept ready to minimize response time in emergencies. The 417 dewatering pumps deployed across the city are slightly lesser than the 482 pumps deployed last year. The reduction in pumps is due to the expansion and improvement of the stormwater drain network, claims the civic body. Abhijit Bangar, additional municipal commissioner (projects) emphasized that all pumping systems must be fully functional throughout the monsoon. Bangar has urged engineers to use their experience and innovation to mitigate waterlogging. He issued a warning that any irregularities in desilting or transportation processes would result in strict accountability. Bangar instructed the creation of a backup system-a vehicle-mounted generator set for 12 nearby pumping stations, along with mobile pumps. In low-lying areas, the BMC plans to construct box drains to improve water discharge. Instructions have been issued to secure NOCs from the traffic department and complete the work before the rains begin. Bangar noted the success of pumping systems installed last year in reducing waterlogging at Khar subway and asked to replicate that efficiency citywide. At SNDT nallah and Gazdharbund pumping station, Bangar praised the installation of iron mesh around drains, which has reduced household waste entry by 90%. He recommended expanding this to densely populated areas and ordered immediate removal of debris and construction waste along drains. In the past year, the number of waterlogging spots in certain areas has decreased due to drainage improvements. The BMC aims to eliminate the remaining 11 identified spots by expanding the stormwater network....