KEM Hospital corridors flood, disrupting patient care and hospital services

Updated On: 26 May, 2025 11:44 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The KEM Hospital in Mumbai, one of the city’s prominent public health institutions, was inundated with rainwater as heavy downpours lashed the city. (Pics/ Sources)

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The KEM Hospital in Mumbai, one of the city’s prominent public health institutions, was inundated with rainwater as heavy downpours lashed the city. (Pics/ Sources)

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Water gushed into the hospital premises, soaking the floors and making it nearly impossible to move around

<p>Patients, some of whom were on stretchers, were left stranded as water levels continued to rise, with staff members trying to navigate the watery mess to assist</p>

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Patients, some of whom were on stretchers, were left stranded as water levels continued to rise, with staff members trying to navigate the watery mess to assist

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Families of patients waited anxiously as the hospital’s essential services were momentarily disrupted due to the flooding

<p>Videos and images of the flooded corridors and entrances, with water flowing like a stream inside the hospital, sparked concern over the inadequate drainage systems and preparedness for Mumbai’s monsoon rains</p>

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Videos and images of the flooded corridors and entrances, with water flowing like a stream inside the hospital, sparked concern over the inadequate drainage systems and preparedness for Mumbai’s monsoon rains

<p>The incident highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades in crucial institutions like KEM Hospital to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services during adverse weather conditions</p>

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The incident highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades in crucial institutions like KEM Hospital to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services during adverse weather conditions

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