Information regarding to MEGA FLOOD in Mumbai- July 2005

5. The floods were caused by the eighth heaviest ever
recorded 24- hour rainfall figure of 944 mm (37.2 inches)
The drainage system is clogged at several places.
Uncontrolled, unplanned development of buildings which
are affecting d flow of water
The ecosystems serving as a buffer between land and sea
are replaced with construction.
Excessive use of plastic, plastic which was thrown in river
was affecting the flow of water & stuck the water flow.

8. Loss of life
 At least 445 people lost their lives in the flashfloods
and the landslides
Damaged Buildings
 Residential establishments - partly damaged:
50,000
 Residential establishments - fully damaged: 2,000
 Commercial establishments: 40,000
Impact on Roads
 Submergence of roads and traffic jams
Most arterial roads and highways in the suburbs
severely affected due to water logging

10. Medical Care and Hospitals
437 Primary Health Centers, rural hospitals,
and residential premises for health
personnel were damaged by flooding
Education and Schools
More than 20,000 classrooms damaged and
97 school buildings collapsed
Communications and Information
Telephone exchanges came under water the
phones stopped working
Amateur Ham Radio Operators helped
established radio contacts during the emergencies

17. Some Pictures of Mumbai Foods 2005

22. Common man on the roads to help
Government providing all the necessary support
Power supply, Rail transport, Airports started normal operations on
the very next day
Life back to normal within 24 hrs
Business as usual in the financial capital of India
Financial Markets back on the track

24. The Government decided to provide assistance to the shopkeepers and stall owners
after making an assessment of their damages.
 The Government also coordinated with insurance and banking sector to provide
immediate relief to the shopkeepers, traders and entrepreneurs.
 The Government started distributing assistance for partially and fully damaged
houses as per the standing orders.
 The Government was coordinating with the NGOs for effective channeling of relief
and rehabilitation.
 It undertook to distribute 20 kilogram of foodgrains and 10 liters of kerosense oil to
all the flood-affected families free of cost.
 Government of Maharashtra seek sustainable solutions in terms of restoration of
natural drainage. It also would like to replace the century-old drainage system of the
city of Mumbai.
 Government receives adequate Central Assistance for undertaking these mitigation
measures so that such a flood does not affect the city of Mumbai again.