Workers were seen clearing soil and plastic waste from sewage drains along Swami Vivekananda Road in Mumbai on Monday. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has launched its annual desilting drive ahead of the monsoon, focusing on stormwater drains across the city to prevent waterlogging. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)

Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra on Friday began its monsoon preparations and kicked off a massive drain cleaning drive in city. Pics/TMC