Mumbai: The Mumbai Suburban District Emergency Management Authority (DEMA) has directed Monorail and Metro agencies to submit emergency management plans to ensure effective response during public transport crises. It also emphasised regular reviews of standard procedures and periodic mock drills.

These directives were issued during a joint meeting of the Mumbai City and Suburban DEMAs held on Wednesday, at the BMC headquarters to review overall emergency preparedness and coordination.

Meeting Follows August Monorail Glitch

The meeting was convened following the August 19 incident, when a technical glitch halted the monorail near Mysore colony and Bhakti Park in Chembur, leaving several passengers stranded.

It was attended by the Chairpersons of both DEMAs Dr. Vipin Sharma and Dr. Ashw

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