Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar had absolved the BMC of the likely snags last week and declared that the state government will be answerable if Mumbai is flooded this monsoon, because its agencies have undertaken development work across the city. The BMC had, last week, also ordered the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRC) to fix the damage caused due to Metro works across the city by May 31, and before the monsoon strikes, failing which they could be penalised. The railways have also stated that they have done what lies within their jurisdiction and have requested the BMC to provide water-draining pumps at specific points.