The Bombay High Court recently pulled up the state health department and the BMC following reports of rainwater flooding the civic-run KEM Hospital in Parel, disrupting key medical services. The court directed authorities to take immediate steps to prevent such incidents, especially ahead of the monsoon season.

The division bench was hearing a suo motu public interest litigation urgently mentioned by an advocate who cited newspaper reports highlighting flooding at KEM Hospital. One hopes there is a formal report filed and remedial measures outlined, as the monsoon is already upon us. 

We have witnessed that civic hospitals are found wanting in hygiene, and this edit space cheered when it was reported that flying, surprise visits will be undertaken by authorities to ensure that the hospitals stay clean.