Multiple potholes were spotted in Matunga and Dadar East, especially near the railway station (above) and Hindmata flyover

Many drivers and local residents complained that the potholes were slowing down traffic

Large potholes on busy roads increase the risk of accidents

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had earlier announced that it has launched a mobile application, Pothole Quickfix, for pothole complaints

The application was launched in the first week of June and is now available for download for all citizens of Mumbai

The BMC typically monitors pothole complaints that citizens submit via social media and through the local ward office’s control rooms

The Pothole Quickfix application requires only three to four clicks for citizens to register complaints

The potholes primarily form due to water infiltration through cracks or poor drainage, which weakens the pavement structure