Even though the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and other government agencies are claiming that the deepening and desilting work of Mithi river is on in full swing, it has been learnt that heavy spells of rain could lead to waterlogging in some of the areas adjacent to the river. Reason, the MMRDA is yet to demolish around 1,400 structures along the Mithi’s bank that fall under its jurisdiction.

Nothing to worry: MMRDA officials took stock of the ongoing work at the Mithi river and said that everything was under control. File pic