Archive · 31 May 2025
Bombay HC Orders BMC to Prevent Waterlogging at KEM Hospital
Imagine a hospital getting flooded with rainwater.
The High Court in Mumbai, called the Bombay High Court, was not happy about this happening at KEM Hospital.
They told the city government, the BMC, to fix the problem so it doesn't happen again.
The court saw pictures of the hospital with water inside, and they are worried about patient safety and cleanliness.
The hospital staff also said they will try to improve things.
The court wants to know exactly what the city government and the hospital are going to do to keep the hospital dry, and they want to hear about it soon.
Bombay High Court directed BMC to take immediate measures to prevent waterlogging at KEM Hospital.
The court's directive followed reports of flooding at the hospital during heavy rainfall.
The HC is hearing a suo motu plea regarding the state of civic and civil hospitals.
KEM Hospital's assistant dean stated their intention to take remedial measures.
The court sought affidavits from BMC and the state government regarding actions to be taken.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, BMC, KEM Hospital officials
- What
- The court directed BMC to take remedial measures to prevent waterlogging.
- When
- Thursday, in response to Monday's rainfall and flooding.
- Where
- KEM Hospital in Parel, Mumbai
- Why
- To prevent future incidents of waterlogging and ensure hygiene at the hospital.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Hospital
- KEM Hospital
- Location
- Parel, Mumbai
- Issue
- Waterlogging
- Action Requested
- Remedial measures
- Date of Hearing
- Thursday
- Next Hearing
- June 16