Archive · 16 Jun 2025
KEM Hospital Denies Waterlogging in Affidavit to Bombay High Court
KEM Hospital told the court that reports of waterlogging were wrong, saying only rainwater gathered in a corridor.
The court had asked the hospital about this after seeing reports from May 26.
The hospital says no areas where patients are treated were affected.
They are putting up a temporary cover to keep rainwater out.
KEM Hospital denied waterlogging, stating rainwater accumulated in an open corridor.
The Bombay High Court questioned the hospital about waterlogging reports from May 26.
The hospital claimed no patient treatment areas were affected by the rainwater.
Civic officials inspected KEM Hospital and suggested remedial measures.
A temporary shed is being erected to prevent future rainwater accumulation.
- Who
- KEM Hospital, Bombay High Court, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
- What
- KEM Hospital responded to Bombay High Court regarding waterlogging claims.
- When
- The affidavit was submitted on Monday, June 16.
- Where
- KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
- Why
- To address concerns about waterlogging raised by the court after reports of heavy rainfall on May 26.
Media Reports
KEM Hospital
Waterlogging Claims
Media Reports
Reports showed waterlogging inside KEM hospital.
KEM Hospital
Hospital says reports were misleading and not waterlogging.
- Hospital
- KEM Hospital
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Incident Date
- May 26
- Affected Area
- Open corridor
- Remedial Measure
- Temporary shed
Sources
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