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Watch: BMC staffer falls into pothole during Mumbai mayor’s flood inspection

During Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde’s inspection of waterlogged Gandhi Market, a civic staffer fell into a channel but was quickly rescued. The incident sparked political criticism, with an MP accusing the mayor of inaction and corruption. Despite the mishap, officials stated the situation was managed. The area, prone to flooding, is now equipped with a recently commissioned ₹19 crore underground pumping station designed to handle heavy rainfall.

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