Mumbai: The Mumbai Municipal Corporation administration is carrying out the work of removing silt from rivers and small and big drains in Mumbai. These works should be completed by May 31, 2026.

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde said that in places where silt and garbage still accumulate in drains, the speed of garbage removal from such drains should be increased and the quality of work should also be improved. While doing road work, also take care of utility channels. Mayor Tawde also gave important instructions to provide adequate water to the trees by covering the soil around the base of trees on both sides of the road. As part of the pre-monsoon works, the Mumbai Municipal Corporation is carrying out road works at a fast pace along with the work of removing garbage from rivers and drains across the Mumbai metropolitan city. Under this, work was done in the western suburbs at Orlim Church Road, Marve Road in Malad (West), Ramchandra Nallah near D-Mart, Oshiwara River near Mega Mall in Goregaon (West), Arla Nallah and Sant Kabir Marg in Juhu, SNDT Nallah near Gazdhar Bandh Adanchan Kendra and Marugandra area in Kharge area. Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde inspected the relevant areas this morning (14 May 2026). He gave various instructions to the officers present on the occasion. Chairman of ‘P East’ and ‘P West’ Divisional Committee Haider Ali Aslam Sheikh, Chairman of ‘K Pachham’ Ward Committee Rohan Rathod, Corporator Mr. Deepak Kotekar, Corporator Chintamani Nyote, Deputy Commissioner (Zone 4) Dr. Bhagya Shri Kapse, Assistant Commissioner (P North) Kundan Valvi, Assistant Commissioner (H West) D.W., Assistant Commissioner (H West) D.W., D.W. Ale, Assistant Commissioner (H East) Mridula Ande, Deputy Chief Engineer (Rainwater Drainage) (Western Suburbs) Ramakant More, Executive Engineer (Roads) Abhijeet Angle and other concerned officers were present on the occasion. The monsoon season is approaching. Therefore, the current pace of the drain cleaning work should be increased and the work should be completed within the stipulated time. However, Mayor Ritu Tawde gave instructions that while increasing the pace of the work, there should be no compromise in the quality.

Although the cleaning of the SNDT drain near Maloni drain in Malad West area and the Gazdharband Udanchan Kendra in Khar area is ongoing, Mayor Tawde instructed to increase the pace of work at both the places in view of the time available and the remaining cleaning requirement. He also said that he will once again make a surprise visit to these two drains. During the inspection of the Arla drain in Juhu, the Mayor interacted with the local citizens. The protective wall on one side of this drain is in a dilapidated condition. Many citizens come to this place early in the morning to cycle. They come for exercise.

Therefore, Mayor Tawde instructed that the repair work of this wall should be started immediately for the safety of the citizens. He also interacted with the sanitation workers present at the place and informed them about how the daily work is carried out. The Mayor also visited the Gazdharband Udanchan Kendra in Khar area. He inspected the computer system, control room and waste segregation through dustbins. He also asked the engineers how the flood control gate works during high tides.

During the same visit, Mayor Ritu Tawde inspected Orlim Church Road in Malad (West), Marve Road in Juhu, Sant Kabir Road in Juhu and Harne Guruji Road in Bandra (East). While constructing cement concrete roads, care should be taken of the trees along the roads. Mayor Tawde also directed to fill the soil around the base of the trees so that their roots do not get exposed. The Mayor also inspected the nets and covers on the rainwater channels passing under the roads. He also directed to take precautionary measures to ensure that water does not accumulate on the roads during the monsoon season and the local residents are not inconvenienced during cement concreting.

During this inspection visit, Mayor Ritu Tawde also visited the Maharana Pratap Playground in Malad West area. Former corporator Jaya Tuana gave information about the development of the said playground. The Mayor appreciated the facilities prepared for children to play in this playground. He also said that preference would be given to setting up such playgrounds on open plots in Mumbai. The Mayor also suggested that the concept of urban agriculture can be implemented by creating a steam in the open space around this playground.