According to sources, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is currently carrying out developmental work with regards to rainwater harvesting at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Maidan, West Dadar.
Ahead of monsoons, on Thursday, May 27, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray inspected the work. Moreover, Municipal officials including corporator Visakha Raut were present on the occasion.
In addition, reports state that the construction of 35 underground wells and pipeline work is underway. At the same time, work is underway to convert the outfall point for rainwater near Chaityabhoomi into an urban space.
On the other hand, earlier on May 23, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray inspected the developmental work of the underground tanks that are being constructed at Pramod Mahajan Udyan, Hindmata Flyover, St. Xavier's Ground. As per reports, Corporator Urmila Panchal, Additional Municipal Commissioner P. Velarasu, Department of Hydraulic Engineering were present on the occasion.
These large underground tanks will help store extra rainwater for at least three hours during the rainy season. It will be especially useful during periods of heavy rainfall as well as high tide and will help in solving the problem of stagnant water.
Furthermore, the stored water will be released into the sea after the tide recedes. This will prevent water retention in the area. Furthermore, such projects can be set up in areas of Mumbai where water is accumulated during torrential rains, asserted Guardian Minister Aaditya Thackeray.
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