As Mumbai reels under torrential rain, cracks appear on another bridge

Mumbai: Once again Mumbai's heavy rains exposed the poor maintenance of railway footbridges. After the collapse of Andheri railway bridge and cracks on Grant Road bridge developed, a bridge in Ghatkopar has become the third one to develop cracks.

According to an NDTV report, the bridge is 40-50 years old and the pathetic condition of the bridge has been like this for the last four to five years. Taking stock of the situation, the Ghatkopar bridge was finally shut for commuters on Friday night and officials will visit to inspect the site soon.

Central Railway trains as well as other lines operate under this bridge.

Central Railways has informed the civic authorities that the bridge is in a bad condition and requires urgent repair work.

Apart from the bridge issue, Mumbaikars are facing massive waterlogging in Sion, Colaba, Santacruz, Jogeshwari, Borivali, and Goregaon. IMD has warned Mumbai and entire Maharashtra of heavy rainfall till Wednesday. The warning has been issued for south Gujarat,Telangana, and Karnataka as well.