Hindmata Drainage Revamp Planned By BMC To Prevent Flooding
August 21, 2025: A day after heavy rainfall left several parts of Mumbai submerged, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday announced plans to implement local-level interventions aimed at mitigating flooding across the city’s municipal wards. Between August 16 and 19 , Mumbai recorded a total of 940 mm of rainfall, resulting in waterlogging in […]
BMC U-turns On Pump Reduction, Increases Monsoon Readiness After May Floods
June 11, 2025: In a significant policy reversal, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that 514 dewatering pumps will be deployed across Mumbai this monsoon, surpassing last year’s count of 482. The civic body had earlier planned to scale back the number of pumps to 414, citing improvements in the stormwater drainage system. The […]
BMC Boosts Dewatering Pumps To 514 After Flooding Highlights City’s Drainage Flaws
June 10, 2025: Following severe public criticism over its inadequate flood response during the heavy downpour on May 26, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stepped up its monsoon preparedness by increasing the number of dewatering pumps from 414 to 514. The civic body has also hired ten vehicle-mounted mobile dewatering units to address flooding […]