Now the powers that be should have woken up as to how lethargic and insensitive they were to the practicalities of the situation. Eye on votes,votes alone had led to this situation. Improper planning, lack of coordination, outdates laws and rules, procedural wrangles, corruption, indifference to realities,"what if something happens to somebody - i am safe, happy, rich and affordable" attitude have all contributed to the near standstill situation in mumbai from the reports we could get. hundred year old drainage system/storm water disposal system and the like have definitely had their impact on the poor infrastructure to cope up with such a devastating situation. I recall a letter from Japan where a reader said that such heavy rainfalls are normal in Tokyo and other cities but just in 15 minutes the life is back to normal, no traffic snarls, no hold up of trains, no cancellation of air traffic, no disruption orbreakdown in communication and electricity. Will India see this in this century atleast! Kudos to the mumbaikars for their selfless uprising in rendering help to fellow beings. let the spirit grow when the govt. is inactive and the politicians "inspect" the damage.
