The BMC General Body has approved the Gargai dam project, paving the way for construction to begin. Aimed at boosting Mumbai’s water supply, the Rs 3,100 crore project is expected to be completed by 2028, with allied works finishing by 2030, pending key environmental clearances
11 April,2026 08:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS
mid-day follow up
Mid-day had earlier reported about the incidents that took place at the same spot and BMC had placed metal-sheets at the affected stretches. Following a series of reports on the risky patch, the civic officials had repaired the caved-in parts on the busy street
10 April,2026 08:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram Kavattur-1775713749213_d.png "Khar Danda Koliwada residents battle daily water crisis amid rising temperatures")
Residents across the locality identify water scarcity as their most urgent concern. While some infrastructure upgrades, including pipeline improvements, are underway, many remain skeptical about whether these efforts will ensure a stable and reliable supply
09 April,2026 01:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Pawar
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
08 April,2026 05:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
