Monsoon Blues

Rains have had their premature way in this year, and no one can stop recalling the dreadful memories of 26 July 2005 in Mumbai. With roads dug up in every nook and corner and complaints flowing in about the drainage system, how prepared the city is this time? Telly stars give in their bit on this issue!

They talk to Riya V Anandwala on the speculation of the monsoons this time!

Kiran Kamarkar

Confusion! I seriously don't know what the scene is going to be like? I haven't taken any precautions till now; actually the area which I live in is pretty safe in this case. The highway is still dug up, and nothing has been done till now. Guess the city is not really prepared this time for monsoons. Its takes nothing less than a hour and a half to reach my place (Kandivilli) from Sankraman studio. I doubt things are going to be fine this time!

Mihir Mishra

Mumbai is less safe this time as compared to last year. Roads are dug up everywhere, I hope and pray that the 26 July incident doesn't repeat this time. Well, but frankly speaking I seriously think that there are chances of it reoccurring, as the roads are not in a proper state. Now its high time that people take precautions, as I have done! I have taken care of my car parking, so that my cars don't suffer. As you never know!

Rajeshwari Sachdev

Well, I don't know! The moment I stepped out today, I encountered traffic. And what precautions can one take, cars were affected the most, but luckily nothing happened to our cars. No one can take any precautions, you see. But yes, it can't get worse, it can only get better! As far as the preparations of the city are oncerned, media have a different story to say. I have no clue what's going to happen this time!

Iqbal Khan

Last time my experience with the rains was not really pleasant, so I really don't know whats going to happen! Roads are dug up everywhere around the city, last time I walked for nothing less than eight hours on 26 July 2005. It affects my work too, one can't afford to be punctual, if I have to report for shooting at 9 am, I have to push off from my house at 7 am. I have left everything to God!

Vikas Bhalla

Well, the monsoons have just started, but I don't see the city prepared! The drainage systems are not up to the mark, and the roads, don't get me started on that! There are promises every year, but nothing seems to be getting materialized. In terms of precautions, I plan not use my cars for nearly two months, as I have seen my friends suffering last time. I will travel around with cabs!