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Mithi River News

5 days before deadline, Mithi desilting only 62% complete

BMC officials said last year’s Mithi desilting scam cast a shadow on this year’s operations as well (Hindustan Times)

Published 68 days ago

Mithi desilting under scanner over cost inflation

Mithi desilting under scanner over cost inflation

Published 95 days ago

BMC standing committee nod for ₹29.66-crore Mithi river desilting proposal

The Mithi river is Mumbai’s primary and most crucial stormwater channel, and it plays a key role in mitigating urban flooding (Hindustan Times)

Published 101 days ago

Gaming addiction, PF fraud led to Kurla youth’s murder; accused held after six months

Gaming addiction, PF fraud led to Kurla youth’s murder; accused held after six months

Published 203 days ago

On Mithi’s banks, Congress targets corruption in BMC

iMumbai, India - December 26, 2025: Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Mumbai Congress president and MP Varsha Gaikwad, along with party leaders, releases a chargesheet against the ruling party while showing garbage-choked Mithi River during a live demonstration at Bharat Nagar near BKC in Mumbai, India, on Friday, December 26, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 218 days ago

Two more held in Mithi River desilting case

Mumbai, India. June 27, 2025: View of the polluted Mithi River in the BKC and Kurla area of Mumbai. The Mithi River flows through Salsette Island, which is part of the city of Mumbai. Mumbai, India. June 27, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published 234 days ago

Maha tops list with 54 polluted river stretches: CPCB report

The report notes that 29 river stretches in Maharashtra have shown improvement in water quality, including the Mula between Bopodi and Aundhgaon; Mutha between Khadakwasla and Shivajinagar. (HT)

Published 307 days ago

As rains subside, sea returns garbage to Mahim beach

Mahim beach buried under heaps of plastic waste. (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)

Published 344 days ago

Mithi fury ravages city again

The Vihar lake, where the Mithi originates, was overflowing on Wednesday. (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)

Published 346 days ago

Mumbai rain: IMD red alert, trains affected, university exams postponed

People climb onto the roof of buses moving through a waterlogged road amid rainfall at Kurla in Mumbai after heavy rainfall on Tuesday.

Updated 347 days ago

Mumbai rain: Kurla floods as Mithi river nears danger mark

Mumbai, India - August 19, 2025: A view of the waterlogging at LBS road, Kurla in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated 347 days ago

Mithi river unleashes its fury, brings trains to a grinding halt

Mithi river unleashes its fury, brings trains to a grinding halt

Published 347 days ago

Political blame-game kicks off over Mithi desilting

Thane, India - April 05, 2023: Aaditya Thackeray speaks during the Janprakshobh Morcha, a protest rally by MVA activists from Shivsena (UBT), NCP and Congress, against Thane Police for its failure to take action against the culprits who assaulted UBT woman activist Roshni Shinde, from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ground to Thane Police Commissionerate Office, at Kharkar Ali Ground, in Thane, India, on Wednesday, April 05, 2023. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

Published 348 days ago

Mumbai: Over 400 slum dwellers evacuated as Mithi River crosses danger mark

The Mithi River experiences elevated water levels near the airport in Kurla, in Mumbai on Monday. (ANI)

Published 348 days ago

‘Mithi river looks like a real river today’: Internet as Mumbai rain pounds city

Mumbai rain; The water level of the Mithi River has touched the danger mark at Kranti Nagar near Kurla bridge.

Published 348 days ago

Local trains on Mumbai's Harbour Line suspended due to waterlogged tracks

Services on the Main Line between Kurla and Sion were also halted as tracks became waterlogged following the downpour on Tuesday.

Published 348 days ago

Mithi River desilting fraud: ED freezes funds worth ₹47 crore following searches

Mumbai, India. June 30, 2025: View of the polluted Mithi River at the Powai area of Mumbai. The Mithi River flows through Salsette Island, which is part of the city of Mumbai. Mumbai, India. June 3, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published 364 days ago

BMC fines seven establishments for dumping illegal waste near Mithi river

Mumbai, India. June 27, 2025: View of the polluted Mithi River in the BKC and Kurla area of Mumbai. The Mithi River flows through Salsette Island, which is part of the city of Mumbai. Mumbai, India. June 27, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published 365 days ago

Mithi River desilting fraud: ED searches properties of five contractors

Mumbai, India. June 30, 2025: View of the polluted Mithi River at the Powai area of Mumbai. The Mithi River flows through Salsette Island, which is part of the city of Mumbai. Mumbai, India. June 3, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published 366 days ago

Mithi desilting fraud: ED records statements of 5 civic officials, contractors

Representative Image (Hindustan Times)

Published 401 days ago

Mithi River fraud: Kadam paid for travel expenses of BMC officers, notes court

Ketan Kadam was arrested in May. (Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times)

Updated 404 days ago

Mithi River desilting fraud: ED questions Dino Morea again, seeks further clarifications

Mumbai, India - June 19, 2025: Dino Morea, along with his brother Santino, reached ED Office, at Ballard estate, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (Photo by HT Photo/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 408 days ago

Powai Lake overflows after heavy rainfall; non-potable reservoir reaches full capacity

Mumbai, India - June 18, 2025: Mumbai's Powai Lake, an artificial reservoir managed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), began overflowing on Wednesday morning following continuous heavy rainfall in its catchment area over the last two days in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 409 days ago

Mithi River desilting fraud: ED to question Dino Morea again

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Dino Morea leaves the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office after being questioned in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the Mithi River desilting scam, in Mumbai, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI06_12_2025_000159B) (PTI)

Published 410 days ago

Mithi fraud: ED questions Dino Morea, investigating if he’s linked to crime proceeds

Actor Dino Morea leaves the ED office at Ballard Estate in Mumbai on Thursday. (Anshuman PoyrekarHindustan Times)

Published 415 days ago

Mithi River desilting fraud: ED summons a dozen people, including Dino Morea

Bollywood-actor-and-Jism-2-co-producer-Dino-Morea-poses-for-a-photo-during-the-promotion-of-the-film-in-Mumbai-on-July-26-AFP-Photo

Published 420 days ago

Mithi River desilting fraud: ED searches 15 locations, including Dino Morea’s home

Mumbai, India - June 6, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted raids at over 15 locations across Mumbai and Kerala in connection with the alleged <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>65 crore Mithi River desilting scam. Among the premises searched were the residence of Bollywood actor Dino Morea at Bandra in Mumbai, India, on Friday, June 6, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 421 days ago

Mithi River desilting fraud: Court grants bail to intermediary Jay Joshi

Mumbai, India - May 7, 2025:EOW Dept of Mumbai Police arrested 2 accused Ketan Kadam and Jay Joshi Mithi River Desilting case and produced at Esplanade Court, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 422 days ago

82.31% of pre-monsoon silt removed in Mumbai’s rivers, drains

Each year before monsoon, the BMC’s stormwater drainage department undertakes the desilting of major drains in the city.(Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 423 days ago

Scam stalls Mithi desilting, only 53% complete

Desilting the Mithi is an annual exercise (Hindustan Times)

Published 431 days ago

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