Taking serious note of the threat to mangroves after this newspaper published a report, the Mumbai Metro-politan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to write a letter to the Mangroves Cell to take necessary steps to stop illegal dumping near the Vakola nullah stretch passing through Bandra-Kurla Complex.

Mangroves in danger: Trucks have carved out a pathway from the main road to go towards the banks of Vakola nullah at BKC and unload their garbage at the spot