THIS IS MUMBAI. If it was any other city with such deluge, the results would have been more devastating, as every citizen would have depended on somebody else to take care of those suffering. But Mumbaities are a breed apart. Even the slum dwellers who were drenched in rains came on the streets to help people in cars to get out of the waters. Why should have they bothered about people in cars when their own slums are getting washed-off? Mumbai is a city of have's & have not's - so everybody belives that every other person is a HUMAN BEING.
Its unfortunate that Politicians take undue advantage of such a good citizens & make their own money. Where were the shiv sainiks, thakere's, deshmuk's, rane's? For every other issue they take political advantage - but when its a matter of common man's problems - the powers that be - JUST WANT TO STAY PUT IN THEIR OWN LUXURY.
I was touched by the way the people tried to help .I am happy that still people care about strangers putting there life into danger and that too in a place which is said that no one cares for any one in mumbai.May god help those who helped others.
splendid effort. Great work. Congrats for the best effort put in by the all in offering helping hand and comforting voice. I whole heartedly appereciate your efforts.This story inspires many people.
I salute both you and the people who helped save this imminent tragedy. You all are the people that make life more meaningful and others proud to be associated in some way with you all. You all are the true heroes - and i implore the media to shine more light on such stories. In the least, you deserve everyone's reverence over our typical media-hungry headline grabbers.
As a person who was in Bombay for close to two years till last february,I think this what Bombay is made of! Its unrelenting spirit,Nevr Say Die attitude of people,people's compassion....
We should be proud India has Bombay and in all our hearts we will keep that spirit.
Thanks to all the Mumbaikars,without whom there is no Bombay...
If only some common sense is used by our authorities and administrators I am sure when flooding takes place at least those marooned can be saved even if no fire engines or ambulances can reach. Low cost PVC or Nylon Inflatable boats are used the world over to rescue people in floods. If each fire station in low lying areas has 3 or 4 boats they can easily reach the marooned. While Florida etc. may have even motorised boats we can at least keep 30 or 40 boats in Kurla, Parel, Bandra ,Mahim, Saki Naka etc so that we can save people like the ones marooned in Bandra Kurla Bus Depot. Will someone listen?? Can we spend a few thousand to get prepared??
Reading your report on the local heroes who struggled to save bus passengers marooned in Bandra Kurla area on the 27th July I agree our government failed to be prepared. Even a dozen inflatable boats that cost a few thousand rupees and need no maintainence or operation cost are not available. In Florida any time there is flooding immediately the rescuers use these inflatable boats and quickly rescue the marooned. Why ca'nt BMC or Govt. of Maharastra have 20 or 30 such boats at firestations in low lying areas. Will anyone listen to this or will we wait for another monsoon to face another crises.
RE:Dihaster Preparedness Mumbai flood havoc
by Dr.I.T challam on Aug 05, 2006 12:48 PM Permalink
Where can we get inflatables in India at Indian price?can you please pass me the info Thanks
Heros come from dark n disappear in dark. They are no superhumans but comman mortal beings who do things for goodwill of humanity. The place to find them is mumbai. No one known to me was on that bus trapped in BKC bus depot, but I still Thank to all people who showed the courage to resuce those people or made and attempt to save them. May god bless them. Your are the real life Heroes.
This very helping attitude of Mumbaikar's makes our city one of its own. this is exemplary, no wonder whoever comes to the city starts an affair with it.
