No sitcom radio system as well for monsoon 09

  • 25/05/2009

  • Indian Express (Mumbai)

SHWETADESAI THE promises made by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to Mumbaikars for a better management of the 2009 monsoon, and effective tackling of floods, seem to have remained exactly the same, as promises. After delays in preparing the flood modelling system that can forecast flooding in low-lying areas and operating pumping stations to flush out water during high tides, the civic administration has now admitted that it is lagging behind on the TETRA communication system as well. First recommended after the July 2005 deluge, the advanced communication system will be conspicuous by its absence during this monsoon also. The installation of the ultramodern wireless system