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With most areas in the city marked as COVID-19 hotspots and no transport available, residents feel that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) circular allowing pre-monsoon repair work and waterproofing in buildings before the onset of monsoon, is nothing but an eyewash. They are of the opinion that if the lockdown continues beyond May 3, it will be practically difficult to complete work before the rains, as no shops selling cement, sand, brick and waterproofing chemicals will be open.

Speaking to mid-day, Somasunderan Nair, director, Intercons Tectonic (Pvt) Ltd, a Vashi-based firm doing engineering and civil construction work, said, "It is just impossible for the labourers to go to different locations with no transportation available. They can't travel between construction sites located in different areas of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai."

Rekhi Sai Daffodils has been undergoing repairs since January

'All going to waste'
"Also, I had stored raw materials (cement and sand) worth a few lakhs of rupees at different buildings undergoing repairs, but all of it got stalled due to the lockdown," added Nair. He further said, "At one of our Kharghar site, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) staff had asked the site supervisor to wind up all repair work, and at that time, a ready-mix cement mortar consignment was being offloaded from a Gujarat registered truck. Since the municipal staff warned of '15,000 fine per staff, the workers had no option but to leave the site. Nearly 700 bags of ready-mix cement mortar were offloaded, but I fear that all of it will go to waste. They have been lying unused for over one month and if the lockdown continues, we might have to dispose of the raw materials."

While the BMC has come out with a circular allowing work to be carried out, the NMMC and PCMC are yet to provide any clarity on such repair works.

Exposed beams of Rekhi Sai Daffodils in Kharghar

A Ghatkopar West resident, whose building is under repairs, said, "We have stored some materials in our building premises and have allowed some workers to stay on the compound. Even the contractor is ready to buy construction materials like bricks, cement etc from the local market, but for that we need to know where such outlets are open."

'Apply for online permissions'
When contacted, a senior official from BMC's Development Plan department said, "We have issued the circular which clearly states the directives. As per the directions of the state government, certain activities are being allowed during lockdown. However, the said guidelines were stayed by the government vide GR dated April 21, 2020 for Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Pune Metropolitan Region. However, to save some existing structures/buildings and prevent flood like situations during monsoon, certain construction activities within MCGM limits may be allowed in non-containment zones."

Navre Premises Cooperative society in Sion West

When asked that if the entire city is under lockdown, then how will the circular be implemented, the official said, "It is a fact that most of the areas in Mumbai are containment zones and no work will be allowed there. If the situation is under control after May 3, then as and when the lockdown is lifted, work can be started. Meanwhile, the contractors/societies concerned should apply for online permissions."

And if monsoon sets in by then, the official said, "The contractors can cover the open terraces with tarpaulin sheets and permission can be given for repairs post monsoon."

Expert speak
When contacted, senior lawyer, Vinod Sampat, said, "As far as the BMC is concerned, everyone is interested in protecting their own skin. There is no coordination between government departments. A simple solution can be easily worked out by designating one responsible official for the job. He would ensure that the residents' requirements are easily met and the construction materials are made available to those whose buildings are getting repaired. Secondly, there is no accountability among government officials and they are unpredictable. As far as possible, repair work should not be undertaken immediately. A better way would be to put tarpaulin sheets on the buildings and postpone repair work to the post-monsoon time."

He further said, "Moreover, it is very difficult to get skilled labourers now as most of them want to return home. And lastly, if any of the contractors or their workers test positive for COVID-19, the society managing committee members may be held responsible for not taking proper precaution."

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Imports Intra Eu - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Veg. Prds. Nie in the United Kingdom increased to 2.83 GBP Million in February from 2.07 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & in the United Kingdom averaged 0.40 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.05 GBP Million in June of 2019 and a record low of 0 GBP Million in December of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Vegetable Plaiting Material.

Imports - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Veg. Prds. Nie in the United Kingdom increased to 6.07 GBP Million in February from 6.02 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Veg. Prds in the United Kingdom averaged 2.38 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 111.40 GBP Million in March of 2015 and a record low of 0.56 GBP Million in September of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Veg. Pr.

Imports - Stone, Plaster, Cement, Mica & Similar Materials in the United Kingdom decreased to 109.44 GBP Million in February from 132.42 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports - Stone, Plaster, Cement, Mica & Similar M in the United Kingdom averaged 79.09 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 150.46 GBP Million in February of 2019 and a record low of 32.71 GBP Million in January of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Mica & Similar.

Exports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials Nes in Singapore decreased to 10.80 SGD Million in March from 23.18 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials Nes in Singapore averaged 18.56 SGD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32.19 SGD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 10.80 SGD Million in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials Nes.

Exports of Crude Materials (excl Fuels) in Singapore increased to 391.26 SGD Million in March from 369.02 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Crude Materials (excl Fuels) in Singapore averaged 239.95 SGD Million from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 546.22 SGD Million in October of 2013 and a record low of 87.58 SGD Million in February of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Crude Materials (excl Fuels).

Imports From Extra Ea18-Raw Materials (Trade Value %yoy) In the Euro Area increased to -2.90 percent in February from -5.30 percent in January of 2020. Imports From Extra Ea18-Raw Materials (Trade Value in the Euro Area averaged 5.47 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 74.50 percent in May of 2010 and a record low of -43.90 percent in May of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Imports of Extra Ea18-raw Materials (trade Value.

Imports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials In the Euro Area decreased to 6834.30 EUR Million in February from 7217.90 EUR Million in January of 2020. Imports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials in the Euro Area averaged 5550.79 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8051 EUR Million in March of 2011 and a record low of 2684.70 EUR Million in August of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Imports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials.

Exports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials In the Euro Area increased to 4572.50 EUR Million in February from 4478.70 EUR Million in January of 2020. Exports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials in the Euro Area averaged 3021.77 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5423.30 EUR Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 1168.90 EUR Million in January of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Exports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials.

Exports To Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials (Trade Value %yoy) In the Euro Area decreased to -4.60 percent in February from -3 percent in January of 2020. Exports To Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials (Trade Value in the Euro Area averaged 6.89 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 44.30 percent in May of 2000 and a record low of -32.80 percent in January of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Exports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials (trade Valu.

Exports of Total, Exept Military Material in France decreased to 37596 EUR Million in March from 39827 EUR Million in February of 2020. Exports of Total, Exept Military Material in France averaged 33342.04 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 46045 EUR Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 19876 EUR Million in August of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Export: Total, Exept Military Material.

Exports - Essential Oils, Scent & Flavour Materials in Switzerland increased to 146.52 CHF Million in March from 141.83 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports - Essential Oils, Scent & Flavour Material in Switzerland averaged 112.22 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 187.39 CHF Million in July of 2010 and a record low of 32.73 CHF Million in December of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Essential Oils, Scent & Flavour Materi.

Exports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland increased to 3341.60 CHF Million in March from 3126.10 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland averaged 3004.83 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3511.10 CHF Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 2426.40 CHF Million in August of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods.

Exports of Raw & Raw Materials in Switzerland increased to 622.83 CHF Million in March from 459.18 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Raw & Raw Materials in Switzerland averaged 392.73 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 622.83 CHF Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 266.30 CHF Million in August of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Raw & Raw Materials.

Imports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland increased to 3552.21 CHF Million in March from 3238.44 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland averaged 3398.02 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4098.92 CHF Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 2657.99 CHF Million in December of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods.

Imports of Raw Materials in Switzerland increased to 158.43 CHF Million in March from 133.76 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Raw Materials in Switzerland averaged 134.30 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 181.42 CHF Million in April of 2018 and a record low of 101.12 CHF Million in December of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Raw Materials.

Exports of Transport Material - Agrcultural in Spain decreased to 786.04 EUR THO in February from 1363.82 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Transport Material - Agrcultural in Spain averaged 1385.88 EUR THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4814.73 EUR THO in December of 2015 and a record low of 517.62 EUR THO in October of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports of Transport Material - Agrcultural.

Exports: Transport Material - Non-Agricultural & Non-Rail in Spain increased to 579071.89 EUR THO in February from 510174.17 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports: Transport Material - Non-Agricultural & N in Spain averaged 548248.25 EUR THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 752255.36 EUR THO in June of 2016 and a record low of 205469.44 EUR THO in August of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports of Transport Material - Non-agricultural.

Imports - Essential Oils & Purfume Materials,Toilet Preparation in Japan increased to 38763.94 JPY Million in March from 33230.93 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports - Essential Oils & Purfume Materials,Toile in Japan averaged 21725.64 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 46252.88 JPY Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 4393.67 JPY Million in February of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Essential Oils & Purfume Materials,toi.

Imports of Dyeing, Tanning & Colouring Materials in Japan increased to 12933.75 JPY Million in March from 9729.94 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Dyeing, Tanning & Colouring Materials in Japan averaged 9913.38 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16779.10 JPY Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 5635.73 JPY Million in February of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Dyeing, Tanning & Colouring Materials.

Imports of Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels in Japan increased to 373151.82 JPY Million in March from 369263.51 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels in Japan averaged 318345.80 JPY Million from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 529976.08 JPY Million in May of 2007 and a record low of 171687.63 JPY Million in September of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels.

Imports - Crude Animals & Vegetable Materials, Nes in Japan increased to 20630.83 JPY Million in March from 14499.76 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports - Crude Animals & Vegetable Materials, Nes in Japan averaged 16235.87 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24488.37 JPY Million in September of 2014 and a record low of 10663.08 JPY Million in April of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Crude Animals & Vegetable Materials, N.

Imports of Chemical Materials & Products, Nes in Japan increased to 70074.22 JPY Million in March from 53813.61 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Chemical Materials & Products, Nes in Japan averaged 41938.15 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 78489.37 JPY Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 15491.91 JPY Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Chemical Materials & Products, Nes.

Imports of Crude Materials, Inedible Except Fuels in Australia decreased to 235 AUD Million in March from 290 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Crude Materials, Inedible Except Fuels in Australia averaged 181.37 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 463 AUD Million in January of 2018 and a record low of 82 AUD Million in December of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Crude Materials, Inedible Except Fuels.

Imports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials in Australia increased to 57 AUD Million in March from 55 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials in Australia averaged 26.36 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 65 AUD Million in January of 2019 and a record low of 6 AUD Million in December of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials.

Imports of Chemical Materials & Products in Australia increased to 267 AUD Million in March from 242 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Chemical Materials & Products in Australia averaged 141.07 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 315 AUD Million in January of 2018 and a record low of 31 AUD Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Chemical Materials & Products.

Imports - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Vegetable Products in Mexico increased to 1305 USD THO in March from 604 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Vegetable in Mexico averaged 636.92 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1377 USD THO in January of 2019 and a record low of 70 USD THO in April of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Vegetab.

Imports- Vegetable Materials Used Primarily In Brooms Or Brushes in Mexico remained unchanged at 0 USD THO in March from 0 USD THO in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Vegetable Materials Used Primarily In.

Imports - Other Materials Except Chemicals (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 128.32 USD Million in March from 114.12 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Other Materials Except Chemicals (Census in the United States averaged 122.15 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 161.72 USD Million in September of 2000 and a record low of 85.32 USD Million in August of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Materials Except Chemicals.

Imports - Textile Supplies & Related Materials (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 1091.78 USD Million in March from 1099.51 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Textile Supplies & Related Materials (Ce in the United States averaged 927.70 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1411.15 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 442.38 USD Million in September of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Textile Supplies & Related Materials.

Imports of Plastic Materials in the United States increased to 1380.29 USD Million in March from 1329.28 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Plastic Materials in the United States averaged 831.10 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1683 USD Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 163.14 USD Million in September of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Plastic Materials.