Mumbai: '95 per cent desilting work done'
Civic chief orders all work to be completed by June 5 and twice a day checks
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Civic chief orders all work to be completed by June 5 and twice a day checks
Mumbai faced a dust storm and rain, impacting homes along the Mithi River, highlighting unkept promises in the election season and the impending monso
Mumbai's recent dust storm and subsequent rainfall brought relief but also havoc to homes along the Mithi riverbanks, reminding residents of impending monsoon woes and unmet election promises. Despite hefty investments in the Mithi River rejuvenation project, flooding persists, with corporators and activists criticizing authorities for ineffective flood prevention measures. Memories of the 2005 deluge haunt neighbourhoods like Kranti Nagar and Sandesh Nagar in Kurla, underscoring the urgency of addressing pollution and infrastructure issues along the river.
In a complaint lodged in 2023, National Green Tribunal has already ordered authorities to remove the illegally dumped material along the JVLR in Aarey Milk Colo
BMC sets an ambitious target of 10.21 lakh metric tonnes of silt removal by May end