India, May 20 -- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner Ashwini Bhide on Tuesday said those using the Andheri subway would have to endure flooding this year too as the civic body was still exploring options to deal with chronic flooding of the subway.

Additional municipal commissioner (projects) Abhijit Bangar said the BMC has already deployed 550 dewatering pumps in flood-prone areas as a preemptive measure this year, ahead of the usual deployment date of June 1.

"Last year, pre-monsoon showers lashed the city on May 26, catching us off guard and causing flooding. Hence, this year, we have already deployed pumps across the city," Bangar said.

Six major and 10 minor stations that pump out seawater during high tide are op...