The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is exploring micro-tunnelling to expand stormwater drains under railway tracks, aiming to prevent waterlogging that disrupts train services during heavy rains. Civic chief Bhushan Gagrani held a meeting with railway and civic officials on Monday to discuss long-term solutions after recent flooding halted railway operations.

On September 25, heavy rain disrupted the Central Railway main line and Harbour Line due to waterlogging on the tracks. The stormwater was unable to flow properly because of a narrow drain under the railway tracks. A report on the waterlogging at Bhandup was published by mid-day on September 27.