Meanwhile, the civic authorities may be put to the test again. They can never, ever repeat horrendous mistakes like leaving a manhole uncovered, which resulted in a doctor being washed away into the sewers. Even if it was the work of miscreants, the authorities are still to blame, as manhole covers should be locked, so that only officials can open them. It is simply unfathomable how locals are allowed access to manhole covers.

It is also pathetic that we still use archaic methods like using wooden sticks with red cloth to warn citizens about open manholes. A country talking about bullet trains should surely have a more sophisticated way of guarding manholes to ensure they do not become death traps for Mumbaikars. We should be deeply ashamed that a citizen was washed away in an open manhole.

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Emergency services need to be fully mobilised, areas that were flooded on August 29 need extra attention. Let us learn from every experience, strive to be better each time, improve our response to these situations, and sharpen our reaction time. Let us learn from the past to prepare for the present.