Mumbai has received Rs 707.71 crore under the Urban Flood Risk Management Programme to strengthen flood preparedness, with key projects including Mithi river tunnelling, Hindamata upgrades, and early warning systems ahead of the monsoon

Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, who reviewed ongoing desilting operations across the city on Tuesday, instructed civic teams to ensure that the cleaning of stormwater drains is completed in a time-bound manner by May 31, 2026