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BMC launches special two-day drive to clear desilted silt from Mumbai's rivers and nullahs

BMC will launch a special two-day drive on Thursday and Friday to ensure that silt removed from rivers and nullahs is transported and disposed of at designated sites within 48 hours. Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar has warned of strict action against engineers if silt is left on roadsides

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BMC has been carrying out large-scale desilting operations across Mumbai to minimise water-logging during the monsoon. File pic

BMC has been carrying out large-scale desilting operations across Mumbai to minimise water-logging during the monsoon. File pic

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will conduct a special two-day drive on Thursday and Friday to ensure that silt removed from rivers and nullahs is disposed of at designated sites within 48 hours.

Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar issued strict instructions during a review meeting held on Wednesday at the BMC headquarters. He warned that no silt should be left lying on roadsides and said engineers will face strict action if desilted material is not transported within the stipulated 48-hour timeframe.

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