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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai’s drains clogged with garbage despite BMC clean-up claims

Updated On: 30 May, 2025 10:03 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Concerned about the state of the Krishna Nagar nullah, which flows from SEEPZ to the Mithi river, the NGO Watchdog Foundation emailed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on May 28, two days after heavy showers lashed Mumbai, and attached pictures of the clogged drain. While locals prevailed over the civic body, which cleaned the nullah yesterday, officials pointed out that citizens should refrain from throwing trash in nullahs, which leads to waterlogging. (Pics/ Dweep Bane/ Nimesh Dave/ Special Arrangements)

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Residents were shocked to find the debris dumped alongside the drain at several spots, which could have resulted in silt re-entering the water body should it rain heavily again. Pic/ Nimesh Dave
Residents were shocked to find the debris dumped alongside the drain at several spots, which could have resulted in silt re-entering the water body should it rain heavily again. Pic/ Nimesh Dave
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Residents in several wards have expressed concern about the BMC's delayed desilting operations. Despite repeated verbal and written complaints, nullahs in key areas were not cleaned in time. However, one such complaint, made by the Watchdog Foundation, which works to solve citizens’ problems, did not fall on deaf ears. Pic/ Special Arrangement

Residents in several wards have expressed concern about the BMC's delayed desilting operations. Despite repeated verbal and written complaints, nullahs in key areas were not cleaned in time. However, one such complaint, made by the Watchdog Foundation, which works to solve citizens’ problems, did not fall on deaf ears. Pic/ Special Arrangement

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The civic authorities have stated that it is the responsibility of the corporation and residents to ensure that nullahs are not clogged. Pic/ Nimesh Dave

The civic authorities have stated that it is the responsibility of the corporation and residents to ensure that nullahs are not clogged. Pic/ Nimesh Dave

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Meanwhile, Cheeta Camp in Mankhurd has been battling severely clogged nullahs for over a year. Residents, who previously participated in clean-up efforts have since ceased their contributions, citing financial hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pic/ Dweep Bane

Meanwhile, Cheeta Camp in Mankhurd has been battling severely clogged nullahs for over a year. Residents, who previously participated in clean-up efforts have since ceased their contributions, citing financial hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pic/ Dweep Bane

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The main cause of waterlogging is the garbage. Every time the nullah is cleaned, the waste is pulled out but left on the side, where it eventually flows back into the water and into the sea

The main cause of waterlogging is the garbage. Every time the nullah is cleaned, the waste is pulled out but left on the side, where it eventually flows back into the water and into the sea

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Household wastewater and drain water also flow directly into the nullah, polluting the water where children often bathe and play

Household wastewater and drain water also flow directly into the nullah, polluting the water where children often bathe and play

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