India, July 9 -- Stung by criticism after Mumbai was brought to its knees by flooding during the season's first spell of heavy rain, the Maharashtra government has unveiled a Rs.13,000-crore flood-control plan to ensure the city never goes under again.

The project aims to eliminate 370 flood-prone hotspots by upgrading the city's drainage system, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis told the legislative assembly on Wednesday.

"We have identified 370 flooding hotspots, where water accumulates during heavy rainfall, especially during high tides. The project will put in place a system that can clear waterlogging at all 370 locations within 30 minutes," he said.

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