Mumbai’s Desalination Plan: Can Treated Seawater Ease the City’s Growing Water Shortage?
Mumbai’s long-awaited shift towards desalination is finally taking shape, offering the city another potential source of drinking water as demand continues to rise. In 2009, one of Mumbai’s most severe water shortages forced residents and businesses to cope with daily water cuts. The state government even experimented with cloud seeding in an attempt to improve […]
No More Parking Or Temporary Structures On Mumbai Footpaths Under Revised BMC Policy
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revised its footpath policy to strengthen pedestrian rights across Mumbai, removing provisions that had allowed certain parking activities and temporary structures to occupy pedestrian spaces. The updated policy replaces the framework introduced in 2023 and directs civic ward offices to identify obstructions on footpaths and initiate action against structures […]
Bandra To Get Sea-Facing Viewing Deck Above New Sewage Treatment Plant
Mumbai’s Bandra is set to add a new public attraction along its waterfront, with a panoramic viewing gallery being developed as part of a major sewage treatment facility under Stage II of the Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project. The viewing deck will form part of the Bandra Wastewater Treatment Facility rather than operate as an independent […]
Over 92% Of Mumbai’s 2,000-Km Road Network Now Concretised, Says Ashwini Bhide
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has said that more than 92% of Mumbai’s 2,000-km road network has already been converted into cement concrete roads as the civic body works to address potholes and improve road quality. Bhide, a 1995-batch IAS officer, took charge as the BMC’s 32nd municipal commissioner earlier this year. She […]
BEST Proposes Higher FSI For Depot Lands Under Transit-Oriented Development Plan To Fund Revival
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking has proposed increasing the Floor Space Index (FSI) of its depot lands as part of a Rs 28,000 crore transformation plan aimed at improving its financial condition and making the transport body self-sufficient. BEST General Manager Sonia Sethi announced the “BEST Kayapalat” project on Tuesday, highlighting Transit-Oriented […]
Mumbai Monsoon Exposes Road Infrastructure Gaps As Potholes Disrupt Commuters
Heavy monsoon showers have once again highlighted challenges in Mumbai’s road infrastructure, with water-filled potholes, damaged surfaces and uneven carriageways affecting daily travel across several busy routes. The Kurla–Andheri road has emerged as one of the affected stretches, where submerged potholes have created safety concerns for motorists and commuters. Residents and regular users of the […]
Powai & Chandivli Residents Raise Concerns Over Rising Development Pressure
Residents of Powai and Chandivli came together on Sunday to protest against what they termed as unplanned and excessive development activity that could put additional strain on the area’s roads, pedestrian pathways, green spaces and civic infrastructure. The meeting highlighted several upcoming and ongoing projects, including the proposed Global Capability Centre, the MMRDA-SRA rehabilitation project […]
BMC Set To Begin Tunnelling For Goregaon-Mulund Link Road, Key Phase Likely To Start This Weekend
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is expected to begin tunnel excavation for the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project this weekend, marking a significant milestone in one of Mumbai’s largest road infrastructure projects. The civic body has completed the assembly of the first Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) and is awaiting approval from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis […]
BMC To Conduct Scientific Study On Mumbai Tree Falls, Says Road Concretisation Not Sole Reason
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will commission a scientific study with experts from IIT Bombay and the University of Mumbai to examine the rising number of tree-fall incidents across the city during the ongoing monsoon. The civic body said the assessment will identify the key factors behind tree failures and help formulate long-term strategies for […]
Mumbai’s Extreme Weather Highlights The Urgent Need For Climate-Resilient Urban Planning
Mumbai’s recent spell of torrential rainfall has once again highlighted the growing impact of climate change on urban infrastructure and planning. The city recorded exceptionally heavy rain over the weekend, with the Colaba weather station registering 265.6 mm in 24 hours—the highest July rainfall in five decades—while the Santacruz station recorded 227.7 mm, its second-highest […]