Mumbai: As the second wave of Covid19 infections has witnessed a surge in the financial capital, the Maharashtra government has enforced a weekend lockdown in the city. As the lockdown began, the city has worn a deserted look in many areas. The state government has given permission only for essential services personnel to use public transport. As a result, the movement of passengers at the railway stations has significantly declined. Here's a glimpse of these locations captured by ETV Bharat.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Mini lockdowns have been imposed across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, as a result, the railway stations wore a deserted look. Notably, the suburban local services have been running empty since morning.
Even at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj terminus, which is Mumbai's busiest railway station, only a sparse number of passengers have been seen since morning. Overall, the picture is clear that Mumbaikars are responding well to the mini lockdown.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation office
Mumbaikars have responded to the call for a lockdown and many of the city's prime locations were seen deserted. Even vehicular movement has significantly declined in the city. ETV Bharat correspondent, Umesh Karanjkar gets you a clear picture of the situation right from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation office in Mumbai.
South Mumbai which has a large number of government offices as well as private offices draws a large number of employees from the suburbs, but today the daily hustle and bustle in the city was almost nil.
Umesh Karanjkar said that the mini-lockdown called by the state government has got a good response in South Mumbai.
Gateway of India building
The Gateway of India also wore a deserted look due to the lockdown. The Gateway of India in Mumbai attracts a large number of tourists from home and abroad, even Mumbaikars also usually flock to the Gateway of India on holidays, but due to the lockdown, the area has seen a lack of tourist activity.
The Gateway of India is a prominent location in Mumbai as it houses the iconic Taj Hotel, and it is from here that tourists will be able to reach Elephanta Caves and the coastal town of Alibag. ETV Bharat correspondent Vishal Savne presents you with a glimpse of the iconic site.
Western Highway (Goregaon)
Mumbai Police has cordoned off the Western Highway at Goregaon, with all vehicles being inspected. Action is also being taken against drivers who are out on the roads violating the lockdown.
All establishments will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays except for essential services and strict action will be taken against those violating the rules. The police have also placed blockades in the city. Around, 10 to 11 thousand corona cases are being registered in the city on a daily basis. Hence, citizens have been warned by the police to stay at home, and those violating the law will have to face punitive action, which includes confiscation of vehicles.
