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Mumbaikars woke up to heavy rains, high tides and flooding in various parts of the city today morning as incessant showers from the Bay of Bengal hit the western coast.
<div class="redactor-editor" dir="ltr" placeholder="Start writing..."><h2>Red Alert In Mumbai </h2><p>Most regions of Mumbai have been waterlogged due to the continuous and heavy showers that have been pouring over the city since night. Several low-lying regions like Lower-Parel, Dadar TT, Hindamata, SIES College, Sion, Shanmukhananda Hall, Shaikh Mistri Dargah Road have been flooded.</p>
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<p>The IMD had issued a red alert in the city for August 4, which signals heavy to very heavy rainfall, in isolated regions in the city. A high tide is also expected and the BMC has taken several precautions to subdue any damage that may be likely caused due to rising water levels. Coastal Security Agencies, Disaster Management Department and electricity suppliers like BEST and Adani Electricals have been issued warnings and advisories. A standby of fire brigades and pumping stations and operating staff has been prepared. Around 299 pumping machines are also on alert. Tides as high as 4.51 meters are expected due to the un-subsiding showers and the people in these regions have been advised to not go near beaches or low-lying areas in the city.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">As per the <a href="https://twitter.com/Indiametdept?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Indiametdept</a> forecast, extremely heavy rainfall is expected in the city & suburbs today with high tide at 12.47 PM. Mumbaikars are requested not to venture out unless extremely necessary & stay away from the shore & waterlogged areas<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyBMCUpdates?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyBMCUpdates</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mumbairain?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mumbairain</a><br>— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) <a href="https://twitter.com/mybmc/status/1290444218448654338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p>As further precautionary measures, the BMC schools in the city have been alerted to prepare for shelter due emergency over the heavy rains. Officials are also preparing for an evacuation strategy and plan in case the levels of Mithi River surge over the flood line.<br></p><p>Public transport system is witnessing a partial shut down due to the rains. The Western Railway System, from Bandra to Churchgate is suspended, while the BEST Buses have been re-routed. All services, establishments, offices, except those marked as essential, will remain closed in the city. The squally weather is predicted to extend through this week, and a red alert for today and tomorrow, followed by an orange one for the rest of week has been flagged in the city. </p><p><br></p></div>
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The Suburban Diagnostic and Hotel Executive Enclave have collaborated to house Bandra's first drive through COVID-19 testing centre at the hotel premises. This has been legitimized as the most safe method of testing by medical and health officers across the spectrum, and the process is executed in less than 10 minutes!
<h2>Quick and Efficient<br></h2><p>With the liberalisation of Covid-19 testing in the city, various models and methods have been adopted to increase the capacities to collect samples and run tests. The Drive-Through model, however is the quickest, safest and the most efficient of all. Though Mumbai opened various such mobile centres in April itself, based on the success achieved by this South Korean testing method, Bandra recently green flagged a new one at Hotel Executive Enclave in Pali Hill.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-proxy-image">
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</p><p>This facility allows people to book appointments online. Once confirmed, a time slot is allotted and people can drive onto the premises of the hotel from the Ambedkar Road Entry and submit their samples without even getting off the car. The entire procedure is completed in less than 10 minutes. Since its setup, on June 28, the centre has collected 450 samples.<br></p><p>The BMC is also planning to convert Bandra-Worli Sea Link tollbooth into a mobile testing centre as well. It has been estimated that a team of 3 people can collect about 200 samples due to rapid collection speed. It is being viewed as a cost effective plan that will function on a full scale once materialised. There has been no final decision regarding this set up until now.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><h2>Knock Knock</h2><p>An increase in Covid-19 testing is the need of the hour and similar facilities are also operating in other parts of the city including Lower Parel, Kanjurmarg and Sewri. In India, the NCR and Kerala are also using this system.<span></span></p><p><strong>Testing Centre Location</strong>: Hotel Executive Enclave, 331, Doctor BR Ambedkar Road, Pali Hill, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050</p><p><strong>Timings</strong>: 8 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday) and 8 am to 4 pm (Sunday)</p>
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Not all heroes wear capes and actor Rajshri Deshpande has proved it yet again! Internationally recognised for her stellar performances in critically acclaimed films like Angry Indian Goddesses and Sexy Durga, she has also excelled in playing the role of a humanitarian with the same ease and humility. Rajshri found a homeless man on Yaari Road, Mumbai at around 10 in the morning when she was out for a cup of coffee. With sheer promptness, Ms. Deshpande arranged for a medical test, a police clearnace, and found a shelter home for this man with the help of her friends and various officials.
<h2>Know the story</h2><p>Actress Rajshri Deshpande was out for her morning coffee when she chanced upon a homeless man sleeping right outside her regular coffee place. When the manager of the cafe called police to have this unrelenting man leave from the place, Rajshri immediately jumped in for his rescue. On further probe, she got to know that Rajesh from Lucknow had been sleeping on the Mumbai's Yaari Road pavements, side walks and near the beach for the last 13 years. He has been abandoned by him family and was working for a laundry service in the city first and then shifted to doing <em>Bhangar </em>work. Partially blind due to cataract, this 60 year old man had been begging on the roads of Versova for years now.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p><br></p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/MumbaiPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MumbaiPolice</a> Thankfully, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/versovapolice?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#versovapolice</a> took Rajesh ji to cooper hospital for a medical tests..We found a shelter for him near matunga. Hope soon he will be in a peaceful space. <a href="https://twitter.com/AUThackeray?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AUThackeray</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DrBharatilavekar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DrBharatilavekar</a> <a href="https://t.co/e1gDagdYB8">pic.twitter.com/e1gDagdYB8</a><br>— Rajshri Deshpande (@rajshriartist) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajshriartist/status/1288030699786657803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p>Analysing the categorical error in this situation, she made up her mind to right the wrong and did not settle at just providing food and money to him. She immediately asked him to wash and sanitise himself and arranged clothes for him by contacting her friend. On her written need of assistance, the Versova Police took Rajesh to the Hospital for his medical tests. During this time, Rajshri got in touch with a shelter home near Matunga and they promised Rajesh's admission if all reports and documents were cleared. </p><p>Within 4 hours, Rajshri got his tests and clearances done and by 3 in the afternoon he was lodged at the Vande Matram Shelter Home for the Homeless. While speaking to <em>Knocksense</em>, Rajshri said, 'It is each and every person's responsibility. When we see the homeless and needy, we give them money and food and that is it, we think our work is done. We all are so engrossed in our lives, but it took me 4-5 hours; I met him at 10'O clock in the morning, by 3'O clock he was at the shelter home.'</p><h2>We Salute Her Spirit</h2><p>This is not the first time when Rajshri has helped the city's homeless. In July itself, Rajshri had helped another 72 year old man in Bandra find a shelter home too. Apart from this, Rajshri Deshpande has been actively involved in various social and public welfare projects. She has adopted two drought affected villages in Marathwada and is working for 30 more during the raging Covid-19 pandemic. She is an exemplary role model who has instiled humanity in people through her benevolent deeds. </p>
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Mumbai witnessed a sudden fall in the number of corona virus cases on Tuesday, which is also the lowest in last 3 months. With 700 new cases, the total number of active cases in the city now has reached 19,990.
Another encouraging news for Mumbaikars is the Serosurvey report which highlights the fact that Mumbai is heading towards 'herd immunity' with a massive recovery rate of 73% and a doubling rate of 69 days. The study also reveals that 57% of the city slum population has developed antibodies already.
<h2>Survey Report Details</h2><p>A Serosurvey report was prepared by the NITI Aayog, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) which indicates that Mumbai with its 19,990 active cases is heading towards recovery with the development of herd immunity. </p><p>By definition, herd immunity means the resistance to the spread of a contagious disease within a population that results if a sufficiently high proportion of individuals are immune to the disease. This immunity could be due to several other previous infections and the presence of antibodies. This further acts as a protective measure for those individuals who are not immune.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Screening in a slum in Mumbai </small></p><p><br></p>Sero-surveillance provides estimates of antibody levels against infectious diseases and is considered the prime standard for measuring population immunity due to past infection or vaccination. The study further showed that seroprevalence was marginally higher in women than in men.<p><br></p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">First round report of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SeroSurveillance?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SeroSurveillance</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SARCCoV2?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SARCCoV2</a> infection in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> indicates that 57% of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Slum?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Slum</a> population & 16% of non-slum population have developed antibodies. Infection fatality rate is very low. Are we closer to herd immunity? <a href="https://t.co/AwaMjGsIVG">pic.twitter.com/AwaMjGsIVG</a><br>— Ashwini Bhide (@AshwiniBhide) <a href="https://twitter.com/AshwiniBhide/status/1288145921998430209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p><br></p><p>Recording the lowest number of cases in the last 100 days, Mumbai's rise in cases is finally plateauing. With a long doubling rate of 69 days and a high recovery rate of 73%, the ferocity of the deadly virus is under much control now. The BMC has conducted as many as 4.85 lakh tests in the city and the overall growth from July 20 to July 26 has been recorded and limited at 1.03%. <br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>A BMC statement later said, "The results will be valuable to learn more about herd immunity. Although it is still unclear what level of prevalence leads to herd immunity, findings indicate at least in slums this could be attained sooner or later, if the immunity exists and persists in a significant proportion of the population. "The first round of the study was conducted on 6,936 people from three wards - R-North, M-West, and F-North. Higher seroprevalence in slums could be possible due to population density and shared common facilities - toilets, water points, etc. - said the study.</p><h2>Knock Knock</h2><p>The city of Mumbai, its administration, and people have finally weaved their way onto the road to recovery. As more than half of the city's population develops antibodies, the threat of the much-feared second wave has also been diminished. A low number of cases, increased recovery and immunity and a lower fatality rate are all working in the city's favour to beat the global pandemic.</p><p><strong>-With inputs from IANS</strong></p>
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A day after achieving the maximum covid testing capacity of 9000, the city of Mumbai reported its lowest tally of coronavirus cases in a hundred days. With as many as 8776 tests, about 700 coronavirus cases were reported on Tuesday- its lowest single day tally in 3 months. The total case load of the city now stands at 1,10,182 with 21,812 active cases.
<h2>Minimum numbers with maximum testing </h2><p>Achieving numbers as low as 700 in a day, after 100 days, the city of Mumbai finally gets some respite from the rising number of Coronvirus cases. The doubling rate of the city spreading over 68 days, Mumbai has embarked its journey to recover from the pandemic. The administration and health sighed in relief as the city recorded its lowest number in 3 months with a maximised Covid testing potency.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>Mumbai is the only city to have liberalised testing for all, without the need of a doctor's prescription. Increase in testing capacities was pushed by licensing more labs, usage of antigen test kits and use of smart helmets. An increased testing was directly proportioned to an increased and improved recovery, however, this decrease in the number of fresh cases is a huge victory for the city of Mumbai that has emerged as the worst hit cities of Maharashtra and India. As many as 81,944 recoveries have been reported in the city with over 6,132 coronavirus deaths.<br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>With a fall in the number of cases and increased recoveries, Mumbai may be awarded certain relaxations. The ongoing monsoon in Mumbai and the second wave of the virus also looms as a threat which may again lead to heightened transmission.</p>
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The online application procedure for all undergraduate programs offered by Mumbai University commenced on July 24 and will remain open till August 4. The first merit list along with the university cut offs will also be announced on August 4 itself.
<h2>Admissions Open! </h2><p>The online procedure to apply for Mumbai University and affiliated colleges for the academic year of 2020 has begun. A week after the State Board declared the HSC results, the University of Mumbai has issued a notice announcing the sale of its forms from July 24. The last day of online registrations for all candidates who wish to apply to the Varsity for undergraduate programs is August 4. These online forms are available at <a href="https://mu.ac.in/" target="_blank">mu.ac.in</a></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>The process of application and admission will be fairly transparent. The distribution of program seats and eligibility criteria have been provided by the Varsity to the principals of its various affiliated colleges which can be checked <a href="http://mu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/procedure-of-admission.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. The University <a href="http://mumoa.digitaluniversity.ac/" target="_blank">pre-admission form</a> along with a declaration form need to be submitted by the candidate to the affiliated allotted college to confirm their admission and seat.<br></p><p>The first merit list of University admissions will be declared on August 4 only. The marks of these lists shall play up as the cut off percentages and no separate cut off list shall be published or announced. Though the students have not received their class 12 marksheets yet, the colleges are working on provisions to devise a distribution technique for the same. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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Even though Mumbai has recorded about 1245 fresh cases on Thursday, the growth in the recovery rate has considerably reduced the tally of active cases in the city to around 22,599. As many as 1984 people were said to have recovered in a single day in the city.
<h2>Road to Recovery</h2><p>Mumbai which has identified about 6,733 active containment zones across the city, including slums, chawls and buildings, now has a recovery rate of 72% and a case doubling rate of 61 days. With a depreciation of 794 active cases, the burden on the city's medical facilities has a lessened. </p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Smart helmets used for coronavirus testing </small></p><p>Mass screenings conducted by the BMC and various volunteers through 'smart helmets', has been very helpful in testing more and more people in the city. This active identification of infection has resulted in a higher recovery rate in the city as those suspected positive are isolated and medicated with promptness.</p><div class="redactor-editor" dir="ltr" placeholder="Start writing..."><p>The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation unveiled 3 specially-fitted and equipped auto-rickshaws for Covid-19 duties which can enter into narrow lanes to cater to suspected cases, in the presence of Municipal Commissioner, former Union Minister and a local MLA. Not only this, the BMC has also decided to seal buildings in the western suburbs (hight risk contacts) even if a single coronavirus case is detected. <strong></strong></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><h2>Knock Kncok </h2><p>An active lockdown till July 31 will be observed in the city along with certain relaxations, granted in view of the city's increased preparedness to deal with the coronavirus. With the growth in the recovery rate of coronavirus cases, Mumbai has got a new ray of hope. At this point, it is important for people to have faith in the government and their methods to curb the infection for the benefit of all, while actively following the social distancing norms. </p><p><strong>-with inputs from IANS </strong></p></div>
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In an attempt to contain the spread of virus, the Maharashtra government has issued a new order that makes QR code-based e-pass mandatory for essential workers traveling in Mumbai locals, from July 30. The train services resumed in Mumbai on June 15 and after one month of operations, the QR code system for ticketing, has finally been set up.
<h2>E-passes to provide entry </h2><p>In a new circular issued by the Maharashatra Government, the Mumbai suburban trains will only allow essential workers with a QR code based e-pass and a valid train ticket to board the train. Since these e-passes(electronic passes) will only be provided to the essential workers through a systematic procedure, other passengers will be prevented from using the Mumbai locals. This protocol will also ensure less crowding in the trains.</p><div id="f4c36" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="82f0b9312293eec0255b42b3a43d3ab1"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1278007535174205442" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">From 1st july, 350 locals each on @Central_Railway & @WesternRly for essential Staff as identified by State govt.,… https://t.co/MmIsPCfs2a</div> — Mumbai Railway Users (@Mumbai Railway Users)<a href="https://twitter.com/mumbairailusers/statuses/1278007535174205442">1593535715.0</a></blockquote></div><p>Though the QR code generated e-pass was placed as a pivotal point for travel in the Mumbai locals, the digital system took over a month to set up since the trains had resumed function since June 15. In the absence of an operational QR code system, essential workers were showing their ID cards at station entry points to board the trains.<br></p><h2>How to procure e-passes?</h2><p>The Maharashtra Government has issued detailed guidelines stating that the e-passes will be issued after following the given procedure-</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>The HR Department will appoint a nodal officer who will formulate the list of essential employees in the prescribed format. The soft and hard copy of this list has to be submitted to the IT cell of the Police Commissioner's Office before July 27. This list will contain basic information of the employees including official ID number, department, address and the days on which the employee needs to travel. On registration of this information, the second phase shall start. The employees will receive an SMS to a web link. The employees will add the required details by clicking on the web-link and resubmit the form to the nodal authorities, following whose approval QR codes will be generated for the employees. </p><p>Under this new system, people will have to get their IDs scanned at the entry points of the stations which will verify their identity through their photos in the e-pass. Initially the scanning procedures will be carried out using a mobile application, however, the talks of installing independent scanners at entry points is underway. </p><p>This procedure and protocol are however limited to the Western and Central Railways in Mumbai. The Harbour Line is yet to resume operations in the city.</p><h2>
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Knock Knock </h2><h2></h2><p>E-passes are here to ensure lesser crowd in trains and a safer commute for people. Let's hope this brings about a significant change in current situation and helps the administration in bringing life back to normal. <br></p>
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Mumbaikars aren't any strangers to episodes of torrential rains in the city yet every time, it is as alarming as the other. Due to the heavy and continuous downpour since Tuesday night in Mumbai and the other coastal areas of Maharashtra, IMD on Wednesday issued a red alert.
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</p><p>In wake of the incessant rainfall which is plaguing the city right now, most of the city is water-logged and transportation has become difficult to access. Moderate to heavy overnight showers continued until Thursday morning, which has escalated the level of Mumbai's rain to 1,024 millimetres (mm), which is 122% of its monthly average, within the first 16 days of July.</p><p><span></span>This has led to the city witnessing its second-highest 24-hour rainfall since 2015 and the flooding of low lying areas is expected. Mumbai had recorded its highest 24-hour of July rain at 375.2 mm, on the 3rd of July, 2019. However, 27th of July, 2005, continues to be the day with the highest rainfall score at 944.2 mm for over 24 hours.</p><p>Location-wise data of the rainfall suggests that Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) received the maximum downpour over the past 24 hours, at 310 mm, followed by Bandra (201 mm), Worli (197 mm), Dadar and Mazgaon (above 140 mm) and Mahalaxmi (129 mm). </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>According to the final stats, South and central Mumbai received the maximum rainfall in the last 24 hours, as compared to the suburb areas. The Santacruz weather observatory, which represents Mumbai and its suburbs, recorded 191.2 mm of rain between 8:30 am on Wednesday and 8:30 am on Thursday.<br></p><h2></h2><h2>A message to all our readers</h2><p>Since the weather here isn't going to change anytime soon, be prepared for disruptions in electricity, water supply, traffic and road transport. When stepping out, along with your umbrellas, do be armed with your masks and sanitizers. Stock up your essentials and gear up for rainy days ahead! </p>
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