Watchdog Foundation Urges MMRDA To Install Fans At Mumbai Metro Stations Amid Heat And Humidity Concerns
Mumbai: With heat and humidity making Metro station waiting areas uncomfortable, commuter rights group Watchdog Foundation has urged the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to install fans and other cooling arrangements at stations, particularly on the Red and Yellow Metro lines. Letter Sent To MMRDA Seeking Immediate Action In a letter sent to MMRDA officials on Saturday,…
Mumbai commuters faced uncomfortable waiting areas during scorching heat, prompting the Watchdog Foundation to petition the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to install cooling systems. The group highlighted that while Metro trains provide air-conditioned travel, several stations lack proper ventilation and cooling on platforms and concourses.
The foundation urged MMRDA to address the issue urgently, proposing a station-wise inspection and installation of ceiling fans or industrial fans. Vulnerable groups such as senior citizens, children, women, and individuals with disabilities were particularly impacted.
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