Cyclone Tauktae: Mumbai civic body gears up to minimise impact

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Friday that it was taking various precautionary measures in light of the IMD's warning that cyclone Tauktae is likely to pass close to the city over the weekend.

The Mumbai civic body on Friday said it was taking various precautionary measures in view of the IMD's warning that cyclone Tauktae is likely to pass close to the city during the weekend. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) informed in a release that potentially dangerous tree branches are being cut, dewatering pumps are being stationed in low-lying areas, temporary shelters would be opened if required and rescue teams would be deployed on six main ‘Chowpatties’ (beaches).