BMC has achieved only 66 per cent of its post-monsoon nullah desilting target for 2025–26, with western suburbs and the Mithi river lagging far behind. The shortfall raises concerns as pre-monsoon desilting for 2026–27 begins on April 1

Raising the issue in the Lok Sabha under Rule 377, the Mumbai North-West lawmaker said the proposal has been formally placed on the floor of the Lower House. He flagged the deteriorating condition of the Mithi, Dahisar, Poisar, and Oshiwara rivers and said urgent intervention was needed