Mahalaxmi Racecourse Underground Plan Enters Key Stage With Flood Safeguards
Plans to develop a vast underground sports and parking complex beneath the Mahalaxmi Racecourse have moved into a crucial phase, with designers detailing a flood-control mechanism aimed at protecting one of Mumbai’s most waterlogging-prone zones. At the heart of the proposal is a continuous, ravine-like drainage and water-treatment channel planned around the subterranean structure to […]
Mumbai’s Monsoon Nightmare: Why Urban Flooding Demands Immediate Action
January 7, 2026: Mumbai’s battle with waterlogging resurfaces every monsoon, once again exposing the city’s fragile urban infrastructure. Despite being India’s financial capital, intense rainfall routinely brings daily life to a halt, flooding streets, disrupting transport, and affecting businesses and households alike. The problem is not new, yet its scale and frequency have worsened over […]
Mega Projects Transform F/South Ward, But Civic Woes Persist Beneath The Makeover
December 24, 2025: The F/South ward of Mumbai, which includes areas such as Sewri, Dadar East, Lalbaug, and Parel, is witnessing a surge in large-scale infrastructure development, yet long-standing civic challenges continue to trouble residents. With the recently inaugurated Atal Setu originating from Sewri, the ward has become a key gateway in Mumbai’s evolving transport […]
Mumbai, Luxury Homes Worth Rs 10 Crore Still Lack Parking Space
August 22, 2025: In a city where Rs 10-crore flats boast skyline views and marble interiors, this week’s monsoon has offered a rather different spectacle: waterlogged streets, paralysed traffic, and a torrent of social media satire. Mumbai has recorded 791 mm of rainfall in just four days, surpassing its average for August. The India Meteorological […]
Why Mumbai Faces Flooding Every Monsoon Despite Heavy Investments
August 20, 2025: Every year, Mumbai struggles with severe flooding during the monsoon, raising questions over why crores spent on drainage projects have not provided lasting relief. Experts point out that the challenge lies not only in funds but also in outdated infrastructure, incomplete projects, and mounting climate pressures. The Brihanmumbai Storm Water Disposal System […]
Ghatkopar’s Railway Colony Residents Urge Urgent Redevelopment Amid Monsoon Woes
August 4, 2025: The recent spell of heavy rainfall in Mumbai’s suburbs has brought renewed hardship for residents of the Ghatkopar Pant Nagar Railway Police Colony, where persistent water ingress and crumbling infrastructure have made living conditions increasingly dire. Seventeen ageing residential buildings within the colony—comprising a total of 980 rooms—are now classified as dilapidated. […]
Can Mumbai Beat Monsoon Flooding the Korean Way? Inside BMC’s Rs 2,300-Crore Mithi Makeover
July 31, 2025: In an ambitious effort to tackle chronic flooding in the western suburbs, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to install at least 25 floodgates along inter-tidal stretches of the Mithi River. The Rs 2,300-crore project, inspired by South Korea’s advanced flood prevention systems, aims to protect flood-prone areas such as Kurla, […]
Mankhurd Struggles With Clogged Nullahs For Over A Year
Cheeta Camp in Mankhurd has been grappling with severely clogged nullahs for over a year, leaving residents frustrated and vulnerable. Once active in voluntary clean-up drives, locals ceased participation post-COVID due to financial constraints. Despite repeated efforts since January to engage civic authorities, progress has been minimal. Dharmesh Barai of the Environment Life Foundation and […]
Why Does Mumbai Flood Every Year? Causes Explained
Mumbai, India’s financial capital, is once again submerged under heavy rainfall as the southwest monsoon arrived 16 days ahead of schedule — the earliest since 1950, according to the Meteorological Department. The city has been grappling with waterlogged roads, submerged railway tracks, and even flooded metro stations. With alarming visuals circulating across social media, the […]