30 June,2026 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Abhitash Singh
Waterlogging at the construction site in Seawoods. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
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Residents of NRI Complex Phase II in Seawoods have officially approached the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) regarding a severe case of waterlogging at an adjacent under-construction project. Locals allege that large pools of stagnant water have accumulated at the site, turning it into a massive health hazard and a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Local residents have provided civic authorities with photographic evidence showing extensive waterlogging and advanced algae formation, claiming that their repeated warnings regarding sanitation have been systematically ignored by the site management. They are demanding immediate dewatering, thorough cleaning, and rigorous anti-larval chemical treatments.
The dispute centres around the ongoing 9 PBR project located in Sectors 60 D and E. According to people in the vicinity, inadequate drainage and poor water management by the builders have allowed greenish, algae-ridden water to collect beneath the building's structure for an extended period.
The timing of the water accumulation has heightened anxieties among the local community. With the monsoon season underway, the risk of vector-borne illnesses like dengue and malaria skyrocketing is a primary concern.
Environmentalist and NRI Complex resident, Sunil Agarwal, has taken the lead by writing directly to the NMMC commissioner seeking urgent intervention. "We have complained to NMMC Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde about the mosquito breeding site next to NRI Complex Phase II. We are eagerly waiting for a positive response and swift action," Agarwal said.
The developers of the project have denied any wrongdoing or negligence on their part, maintaining that the site is being managed responsibly. "The allegations are denied. The project is being carried out in compliance with all applicable regulations. No stagnant water or mosquito breeding has been observed at the site. No notice has been received from NMMC in this regard either," said the spokesperson for Mistry Construction.
Sunil Agarwal confirmed that the NMMC commissioner has officially forwarded the residents' complaint to both the additional commissioner and the health officer of NMMC for immediate review.
Locals are now calling for a comprehensive, city-wide mandatory monitoring system for all active construction sites. They argue that proactive civic checks are the only way to ensure builders comply with public health and environmental norms before an outbreak occurs.
