Cyclone Nisarga: COVID-19 hospitals in Mumbai gear for blackouts

Cyclone Nisarga: COVID-19 hospitals in Mumbai gear for blackouts

Swapnil MishraUpdated: Wednesday, June 03, 2020, 08:27 AM IST
article-image
Photo Credit: PTI

Mumbai: The BMC on Tuesday directed four civic hospitals treating COVID-19 patients KEM, Nair, Sion and Cooper -- to ensure there is least inconvenience to patients due to any impact of cyclone Nisarga.

The hospitals have been asked to keep all their electrical equipment charged and ready. They have also been told to keep generators on standby, in case of any power failure.

The cyclone could inundate low-lying areas, especially in Mumbai and uproot trees and electric poles. The BMC commissioner has directed hospitals to ensure that their generators are in working order and there is an uninterrupted power supply, so that the treatment of patients is not affected.

RECENT STORIES

Bombay HC Denies Interim Relief In Salim Shaikh Land Dispute, Cites Document Forgery Concerns

Bombay HC Denies Interim Relief In Salim Shaikh Land Dispute, Cites Document Forgery Concerns

Mumbai: 74-Year-Old Doctor Loses ₹7.17 Crore In Elaborate 'Digital Arrest' Cyber Scam

Mumbai: 74-Year-Old Doctor Loses ₹7.17 Crore In Elaborate 'Digital Arrest' Cyber Scam

Mumbai Weather Update: City Wakes Up To Cool, Smog-Filled Morning; AQI Remains In Unhealthy Range At...

Mumbai Weather Update: City Wakes Up To Cool, Smog-Filled Morning; AQI Remains In Unhealthy Range At...

Mumbai: Malad-Based Businessman Arrested By ED In ₹998 Crore 'Need To Feed' Money Laundering Case

Mumbai: Malad-Based Businessman Arrested By ED In ₹998 Crore 'Need To Feed' Money Laundering Case

Mumbai: Differently-Abled Passengers To Receive 25% Fare Concession On Metro Line 3 From Nov 23

Mumbai: Differently-Abled Passengers To Receive 25% Fare Concession On Metro Line 3 From Nov 23