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News18
an hour ago
- Climate
- News18
Good News For Mumbai: Tansa Becomes Third Lake To Overflow After Incessant Rain
Last Updated: According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Tansa Lake began to overflow at 5:40 pm on Tuesday evening In welcome cheer for Mumbaiites, the Tansa Lake — one of the city's seven key water sources —started to overflow on Tuesday owing to the steady and strong rainfall in its catchment area over the past few days. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Tansa Lake began to overflow at 5:40 pm on Tuesday evening, boosting Mumbai's water stock. This will ensure uninterrupted water supply in the coming months. This is the third lake this season to reach full capacity. Earlier, on July 7, three gates of the 'Hinduhṛidayasamrat Shiv Sena Pramukh Balasaheb Thackeray Middle Vaitarna Reservoir' were opened after the water level crossed the safe limit. 🚰 मुंबईला पाणीपुरवठा करणाऱ्या ७ जलाशयांचा आज सकाळी ६ वाजेपर्यंतचा अहवाल—🚰 Report of water stock in the seven lakes, supplying water to Mumbai, till 6am today. #MumbaiRains #MyBMCUpdates — माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 23, 2025 Soon after, on July 9, Modak Sagar Lake also started overflowing. Now, with Tansa full, the city's cumulative water stock has crossed 86.88% of its total storage capacity. The Tansa dam, located in Shahapur Taluka of Thane district, is one of Mumbai's oldest stone masonry dams and holds a special place in the city's water supply system. It has a maximum storage capacity of about 14,508 crore litres (145,080 million litres) — an impressive figure that directly impacts lakhs of residents. The continuous downpour in the lake's catchment area has steadily pushed up the water levels in recent days. BMC engineers said that early today that all seven lakes together hold nearly 87% of their total storage capacity — an encouraging sign when compared to dry years. Records show that Tansa Lake tends to fill up around this time. Last year, it started overflowing on July 24. In 2023, it overflowed on July 26, while in 2022, it reached its capacity as early as July 14. In 2021, Tansa overflowed on July 22, and in 2020, it reached its full mark on August 20. With more rain expected over the next few days, civic officials hope the other lakes will also fill up soon, ensuring that Mumbai's vast population gets an uninterrupted supply of drinking water through the year. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 19:42 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Shorter Visits, WhatApp Bookings: Mumbaiites' Malabar Hill Gallery Visit To Be A Walk In The Park
Last Updated: Mumbai recently introduced its first elevated nature trail at Malabar Hill, inspired by Singapore's famous 'Tree Top Walk' The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is set to allow visitors of the elevated natural trail walkway at Malabar Hill to book slots for a shorter period of time to enter the walkway and book tickets through WhatsApp Messenger. Currently, visitors can pre-book an hour-long slot through the BMC's dashboard which is accessible via mobile phones and computers. The plan is to divide the one-hour slot into four 15-minute ones, according to reports. The BMC also plans to introduce a chatbot that will be integrated with the BMC's official helpline number allowing citizens to book the tickets directly. Pramod Navalkar Viewing Gallery at Malabar Hill Mumbai recently introduced its first elevated nature trail at Malabar Hill, inspired by Singapore's famous 'Tree Top Walk', after nearly four years of construction. This beautiful forest walkway offers visitors a peaceful escape in the middle of the busy city. The trail connects Kamala Nehru Park to Doongerwadi Woods, giving nature lovers a unique way to experience the city's green spaces. Managed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the project aims to bring people closer to nature while maintaining the beauty of the environment. The walkway has been built at a cost of Rs 25 crore. Malabar Hill Viewing Gallery: Current entry fees, timings, restrictions There is a cap on several visitors allowed at any given time to prevent crowding. The entry will be capped at 200 persons at a time. There are restrictions on carrying food as it may attract monkeys. Visitors will only be allowed to carry water bottles. The elevated walkway is open daily from 5 AM to 9 PM. Visitors can book their tickets online for easy access on: Entry Fee for Indian Citizens: Rs 25 Entry Fee for Foreign Nationals: Rs 100 How To Reach Malabar Hill Viewing Gallery? The 485-meter-long, 2.4-meter-wide trail is enveloped in vibrant greenery, showcasing over 100 plant species, including gulmohar, almond, jamun, and banyan trees. These trees attract many birds, like kingfishers, bulbuls, and parakeets. Visitors may also spot small reptiles, including lizards and pythons, living in their natural habitat. The entry and exit points are located at Siri Road, behind Kamala Nehru Park, making the trail easily accessible to the public. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 19:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
21 hours ago
- General
- Indian Express
Nearly 36% progress in construction of seven STP facilities in Mumbai
With one year left for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to start commissioning the seven sewage treatment plants (STP) in a phased manner, the civic body's record shows that the overall average progress of all the seven facilities stand at 36%. A sewage treatment plant (STP) is a facility that scientifically purifies and recycles waste water, making it suitable for reuse or bringing down pollutant levels before discharging them into the natural water bodies. According to BMC's figures, out of the 3,850 million litres of water that Mumbai consumes daily, nearly 3,040 million litres daily (MLD) or 78% gets converted into sewage. In 2022, the BMC took up an ambitious Rs 30,000 crore project for building seven STPs in Mumbai with an overall capacity to recycle wastewater up to 2,464 million litres daily (MLD). As part of this project, the seven STPs will be set up at Worli, Dharavi, Bandra, Versova, Ghatkopar, Bhandup, Ghatkopar and Malad. While all the six facilities will include revamping of existing facilities, the plant at Dharavi is being built from scratch. Of the seven proposed plants, Worli will be the largest having a total capacity of processing 500 MLD of water, followed by 454 MLD at Malad, 418 MLD at Dharavi, 360 MLD at Bandra, 337 MLD at Ghatkopar, 215 MLD at Bhandup and 180 MLD at Versova. As per the BMC's plan, the STPs at Ghatkopar, Bhandup and Versova will become operational in 2026, while the Worli, Bandra and Dharavi facilities will become operational in 2027 and the Malad facility will be ready by 2028. Meanwhile, the BMC's figure also shows that the Bhandup facility has recorded the highest progress in construction work at 51% followed by 42% at Ghatkopar, 34% at Bandra and Worli, 33.7% at Dharavi, 32% at Versova and 28% at Malad. All the seven facilities are designed in a way that 100% (2,464 MLD) of the treated wastewater could be recycled for non-potable or tertiary usage. 'While initially we earmarked 50% of the total quantum for recycled usage. However, gradually this quantum will be expanded, and we will try to reduce the quantity of water that is being discharged to creeks and natural water bodies,' said an official. 'Multiple industrial and petroleum organisations have already approached us for buying out the tertiary treated water from the STP, for non-potable usage at their units. As the plants become operational at full capacity, we are expecting to get more offers from them. This will not only bring down the volume of water that is being discharged into natural water bodies but will also reduce dependency on the city's potable water supply for commercial usage,' the official added. The treated water from the new facility will be classified into two categories. Around 50% or 1,232 MLD of the total capacity will be classified as secondary treated water–that will be discharged into creeks and sea, while the remaining 50% will be classified as tertiary–treated water that will be recycled for non-potable usage. Once operational, these plants are expected to bring down water pollution in the natural bodies by a significant margin. The BMC's move of constructing STPs came after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a penalty of Rs 29.75 crore on the BMC for discharging untreated sewage in the city's water bodies.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
Now, one can pre-book slots for short visits at Malabar Hill walkway
Four months after opening the elevated natural trail walkway at Malabar Hill, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is set to upgrade its existing ticketing system as part of which visitors can now book slots for a shorter period of time to enter the walkway. As part of the new system, people will be able to book tickets through WhatsApp Messenger as well, said civic officials. At present, visitors are allowed inside the walkway only after they have pre-booked their slot. People can pre-book an hour-long slot through the BMC's dashboard which is accessible via mobile phones and computers. To prevent overcrowding on the walkway, the administration has capped the maximum number of visitors inside the walkway at 200. The walkway became operational in the last week of March, and in April 2025, the walkway garnered a footfall of one lakh visitors. However, in May the footfall dropped to 55,000 while in June as many as 45,000 people had visited the walkway. However, the civic authorities have attributed the dip in the number of visitors to the pre-monsoon showers of May and monsoon onset that took place early in June. 'As part of the new upgrade, we are planning to introduce short visit span ranging from 15 minutes to 30 minutes. By this way, we can divide a 60-minute slot to four different slots. This would allow more people to visit the walkway at any given time and prevent overcrowding at the spot as well,' said an official. The civic officials said that as part of the new software upgrade, people will be able to book tickets via a dedicated WhatsApp number. The BMC will also introduce a chatbot that will be integrated with the BMC's official helpline number allowing citizens to book the tickets directly. 'The new WhatsApp number will be circulated among visitors. They can choose the preferred slot and their duration from their chatbot and finalise a time for their visit. This system will be pretty much seamless. The number will also be displayed at the entry points. So, visitors who haven't booked slots earlier can also get on spot bookings if ticket are available,' the official said. The walkway is inspired by Singapore's elevated forest walkways, also known as 'nature trails,' which are popular crowd pullers. The walkway deck is made of wood, and the entire structure is constructed with minimum usage of concrete to ensure natural flow of water through the hill slopes and it is not interrupted, and wildlife movement is not affected. The entry and exit points of the trail are from Siri Road, right behind the Kamala Nehru Park from where the walkway extends up to 705 metres, traversing within the Malabar Hill Forest, providing an unhindered view of the Arabian Sea. The walkway also has a birdwatching zone and a glass bottom viewing deck. Meanwhile, to keep a check on crowd control, the civic body charges an entry fee of Rs 25 for visitors, while foreign citizens are being charged Rs 100. Besides this, the civic authorities are also prohibited from carrying food items on the trail considering the presence of monkeys in the forest.
Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
What is a green lease? A guide for Mumbai tenants and landlords
I am a 29-year-old IT professional looking to rent a home in Mumbai from a 55-year-old. What is a green lease and what are its key clauses, legal obligations and how can the tenant and landlord align with those regulations? -Name withheld on request A green lease is a rental agreement that includes clauses aimed at reducing a property's environmental footprint through sustainable practices. These leases promote energy efficiency, water conservation, and responsible waste management. In Mumbai, where environmental concerns and regulatory oversight are increasing, green leases are gaining relevance, especially in newer housing developments. Green leases typically feature provisions encouraging both landlord and tenant to adopt eco-friendly practices. Some common clauses include: Energy Efficiency: Use of LED lighting, energy-efficient appliances, and switching off unused devices to reduce electricity consumption. Water Conservation: Installation and maintenance of water-saving fixtures such as low-flow taps and dual-flush toilets. Waste Management: Obligations for tenants to segregate and recycle waste, with landlords responsible for providing adequate facilities. Sustainable Materials: Use of eco-friendly or recycled materials for repairs, upgrades, or renovations. Collaborative Governance: Establishing an environmental management plan or committee to ensure both parties work together on sustainability goals. Service Charge Adjustments: Allowing for eco-friendly upgrades (e.g., solar panels) to be covered through service charges, if mutually agreed upon. While India doesn't mandate green leases specifically, such agreements must comply with the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, which governs rental arrangements, including the need for written and registered agreements. In addition, landlords and tenants must adhere to: Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) standards for energy efficiency, especially in newer buildings. Municipal rules, such as those enforced by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which mandate waste segregation at source and proper disposal practices. Failure to comply with these obligations—especially if spelled out in the lease—could constitute a breach of contract. To ensure alignment with green goals and legal requirements, both parties—Mr. A (the tenant) and Mr. B (the landlord)—should: Clearly define responsibilities in the lease, such as recycling practices or limits on energy usage. Register the lease in accordance with the Maharashtra Rent Control Act for legal validity. Consult a legal advisor to ensure the lease complies with ECBC norms and BMC guidelines. Discuss cost-sharing arrangements for eco-friendly upgrades to avoid disputes during the tenancy. By setting clear expectations and cooperating on sustainability goals, both tenant and landlord can contribute to a greener, more efficient living environment. Aditya Chopra, managing partner, and Moxy Shah, associate, The VictoriamLegalis(TVL)
