Mumbai witnessed severe waterlogging across South, Central and suburban areas despite it being just May. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and Congress MLA Varsha Gaikwad have slammed the BJP-run Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for complete failure in pre-monsoon preparedness. Questions have also been raised about why there is no elected civic body in Mumbai and why local body polls have been delayed across Maharashtra.

The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.