‘World-class pricing, third-world drainage': Vivek Agnihotri mocks Mumbai's Rs 1 lakh/sq ft ‘waterfront property' at Peddar Road
Mumbai witnessed its highest single-day May rainfall since 2021 and the second-highest in the last ten years, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported. The downpour on Monday morning led to severe waterlogging across the city, including the high-end Peddar Road locality, raising concerns about the city's drainage and urban infrastructure.
Agnihotri targets high cost, low civic value
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Vivek Agnihotri
took to social media to highlight the irony of paying premium prices for property in Mumbai while facing basic civic issues. 'Pedder Road. One of Mumbai's poshest addresses. Rs 1 lakh per sq ft for the privilege of watching your car float past your living room. World-class pricing. Third-world drainage. Enjoy the waterfront property. No extra charge,' Agnihotri posted on X (formerly Twitter).
— vivekagnihotri (@vivekagnihotri)
His post drew widespread attention and reactions, with many users criticising the state of urban planning. Some responded with sarcasm, others with concern. One user wrote, 'India needs to spend major on city infrastructure.' Another added, 'There is zero town planning and all planning happens in isolation.' A third remarked, 'Everyone craves for a water front property & muncipalty is bringing it to your doorstep, still people are complaining.'
— vivekagnihotri (@vivekagnihotri)
Earlier post highlights nationwide issue
In an earlier post, Agnihotri had also shared a video showing waterlogging on Napean Sea Road and commented on broader urban challenges. 'Nepean Sea Road, home to India's top billionaires, top ministers & officials chokes in one shower. So do Delhi, Bengaluru and other cities, year after year. India's pathetic urbanisation is a scam wrapped in a sham. Poor ordinary citizens.. but who cares?'
Rainfall data reveals scale of flooding
According to data from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) automated weather stations, Nariman Point recorded 252 mm of rainfall, followed by Byculla at 213 mm, Colaba at 207 mm, and Do Taki station at 202 mm. Other affected areas included Memonwada (183 mm), Marine Lines (180 mm), and Worli (171 mm), all recorded between midnight Sunday and 11:30 am Monday.
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Monsoon arrives early this year
The southwest monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on Sunday, a day after reaching Kerala, marking the earliest onset over the Indian mainland since 2009. Typically, the monsoon reaches Kerala by June 1 and Mumbai by June 11. It covers the entire country by July 8 and starts withdrawing from northwest India around September 17, concluding by October 15.
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