A view of Mithi river and flooded region at Kurla from BKC in Mumbai. Shelar said, “Increased water levels in Mithi river even when there is no high tide is a serious matter. “The water in Mithi river often flows into the sea. The river water was dangerously rising and entering adjoining residential localities,” he added. He also said on July 26, 2005, Mumbai witnessed the worst floods, but even in such an adverse situation, the Bhandup water treatment plant remained unaffected.

Source: Indian Express July 19, 2021 12:36 UTC