Re-mumbai

Why Mumbai Flooded on Wednesday: Blame Falls on Storm Drains and Construction Debris

The city was once again knocked to its knees by the severe rains on Wednesday. Despite the BMC and railroads doing rigorous pre-monsoon checks every year, the scenario turned terrifying due to water-logged roads and train lines, overflowing storm water drains (SWDs), and congested traffic. What then went wrong? According to all official sources, the […]

MHADA Mumbai lottery 2024; 1.34 lakh applications received for 2,030 homes

For the 2,030 flats made available under the Mumbai Board, the Mumbai Housing and Area Development Board (MHADA) has received 1,34,350 applications. Out of these, 1,13,811 candidates have paid the requisite Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to guarantee their spot in the program. The application period ended at 11:59 PM on September 19, 2024, and the […]

Mumbai: WR completes 100+ hours of Mumbai rail block for sixth line, 74 hours left

According to The Indian Express, the Mumbai branch of Western Railways has completed 105.08 hours of the 180-hour block that was set aside for the continuing building of the sixth railway line between Goregaon and Kandivali. Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhisheek noted that despite the 74 hours of work left to be done, commuter […]

Mumbai Monorail: A ten-year project that never really took off

The Mumbai monorail, which opened more than ten years ago, has managed to maintain its reputation as an unimpressive experiment. Due to its frequent delays, malfunctions, and minimal use, people tended to disregard it as more of a “joyride” than a reliable form of transit. The 2014 launch of the 20-kilometer-long monorail project across eastern […]

Mumbai’s journey of modernisation is leaving behind slum rehabilitation

Mumbai, one of the most vibrant cities in India, is changing as a result of the numerous redevelopment projects that are springing up in the island metropolis and its surrounding suburbs. Even though redevelopment initiatives currently account for one out of every three residential launches, slum rehabilitation is still a major problem that has to […]

Master Plan for Ring Road; Reducing Traffic in Mumbai by 2029

The Coastal Road in Mumbai is but a taste of what is to come in the next five years. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) created the master plan for Mumbai’s ring roads, which shows off the massive road network that stretches the entire length and width of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) from […]

Mumbai: Carnac Bridge Construction Set to Enter Critical Phase Next Month

Next month will mark a significant turning point in the historic Carnac bridge reconstruction project as the authorities get ready to start launching girders following Dussehra. It will be necessary to complete seven significant railway blocks for the job. The girders were supposed to be installed this year before to the monsoon. The railroads demolished […]