Heavy rain returned to Mumbai late Sunday night and continued into Monday, leaving residents of Kranti Nagar once again in fear of severe waterlogging. Just a few weeks ago, the entire area was submerged after the Mithi river overflowed, causing heavy damage to homes, televisions, washing machines, electrical appliances, and groceries. Residents told mid-day that they urgently need to be relocated.

Kranti Nagar has around 1500 houses. Of these, 1200 families have already been shifted, but nearly 300 families still live there, residents claimed. Locals fear further devastation if the Mithi river floods again. During the last flood, the river’s water level rose above four metres. Residents also reported that several abandoned houses collapsed on Sunday due to heavy rain. Most of the remaining structures are dangerously dilapidated.