Mumbai’s annual pre-monsoon drain desilting campaign has recorded significant progress, with cleaning works on small drains, major drains and the Mithi River nearing completion across most parts of the city.
According to a report released on June 10, 2026, several civic wards have not only completed their assigned targets but have also exceeded them, strengthening Mumbai’s preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season.
Small Drain Cleaning Reaches 114.85% of Target
The desilting of small drains across Mumbai has achieved an overall progress of 114.85 per cent.
The best-performing wards include:
R North – 145.68%
H East – 145.10%
P South – 138.21%
R Central – 137.71%
G South – 135.05%
D Ward – 133.35%
P North – 133.78%
However, work is still underway in a few wards:
L Ward – 87.92%
M East – 96.22%
T Ward – 96.41%
S Ward – 16.94% (lowest progress)
Major Drain Desilting Also Surpasses Goals
The city has achieved 111.59 per cent progress in the desilting of major drains.
Regional performance includes:
City Division – 117.47%
Western Suburbs Division – 115.31%
Eastern Suburbs Division – 103.46%
The figures indicate that work on Mumbai’s primary stormwater drainage channels is progressing as planned.
Mithi River Cleanup 82.93% Complete
The Mithi River cleaning project has also advanced significantly, with overall progress reaching 82.93 per cent.
Section-wise progress is as follows:
ES 526 – 88.19%
ES 527 – 84.20%
ES 525 – 75.99%
Key Part of Mumbai’s Monsoon Preparedness
The drain desilting drive is one of the most crucial components of Mumbai’s monsoon preparedness programme. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) continues to closely monitor the work to reduce incidents of waterlogging and ensure the swift flow of rainwater during periods of heavy rainfall.
Officials believe the extensive cleaning and desilting efforts will help improve the city’s drainage capacity and mitigate flooding risks during the monsoon season.
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