Mumbai gets auto-activated waterlogging meters across the city; here is how it works

Mumbai: In yet another attempt to address the waterlogging menace in the city, the civic authorities in Mumbai installed auto-activated rainwater detection meters to measure waterlogging levels at 25 locations in the city. The auto flood detection systems will also be installed in 75 other locations within the next two months.

This is an advanced flood mapping system which will measure the water level. When the water level reaches one centimetre, the system gets activated and an alarm will be sounded when the water crosses a certain mark. The device also plays out an alarm when someone physically damages the device or tries to steal it. The system is attached to a rainfall gauge, so the data on rainfall will also be analysed.

The devices have been installed at Star Cinema in Mazgaon, Sakhli street and Nair Road 1 and 2 in Mumbai Central, Vidyalankar College Road in Wadala, Antophill Fire Brigade, St Xavier’s Street in Bhoiwada, Nana Chowk, Palace Cinema in Byculla, Sardar Hotel in B A Road, Bhatankar Marg in Parel, Hindmata, Shakkar Panchayat in Wadala, Hindu Colony, Matunga Station, Bhau Daji Road in Matunga, Gandhi Market, Gurunanak School in Sion, Godrej Company in Lalbaug, Sakhubai Mohite Marge in Lower Parel, Gawde Chowk in Senapati Bapat Marg, Balasheth Madhurkar Marg, Fitwala Lane in Elphinston, Dhobi Ghat in M G Road and Gurukripa Hotel in Sion.