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Mumbai and Pune Struggle with Urban Floods Due to Infrastructure Gaps

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Mumbai and Pune Struggle with Urban Floods Due to Infrastructure Gaps

Mumbai and Pune are facing recurrent urban flooding, highlighting critical infrastructure and planning deficiencies. Rapid real estate growth has not been matched by timely upgrades to stormwater management and urban drainage systems.

August 22, 2025
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Mumbai and Pune Battle Urban Flooding: Infrastructure Gaps Exposed

Real Estate Mumbai

Mumbai and Pune Battle Urban Flooding: Infrastructure Gaps Exposed

Mumbai and Pune are facing recurring urban flooding, highlighting critical infrastructure and planning deficiencies. Rapid real estate growth has outpaced necessary upgrades to stormwater management and drainage systems, leaving residents vulnerable to waterlogging and disruptions.

August 22, 2025
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Infrastructure Failures Flood Pune and Mumbai: A Call to Action

Real Estate Pune

Infrastructure Failures Flood Pune and Mumbai: A Call to Action

Explore the infrastructure challenges faced by Pune and Mumbai, and the urgent need for coordinated solutions to prevent urban chaos.

August 20, 2025
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Mumbai's Record August Rainfall Brings City to a Standstill

Real Estate Mumbai

Mumbai's Record August Rainfall Brings City to a Standstill

Mumbai is grappling with one of its heaviest and longest rain spells in recent years, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion, and power outages. The city's August rainfall has surpassed the average, making it the wettest August in five years.

August 20, 2025
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Monsoon Fury: Maharashtra's Struggle with Deadly Downpours

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Monsoon Fury: Maharashtra's Struggle with Deadly Downpours

Maharashtra has been grappling with heavy monsoon rains, leading to 21 fatalities over the past five days. Nanded district has been hit the hardest, with seven casualties alone.

August 19, 2025
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Mumbai Battles Record Rainfall: Flooding, Waterlogging, and Travel Chaos

Real Estate Mumbai

Mumbai Battles Record Rainfall: Flooding, Waterlogging, and Travel Chaos

Mumbai, India’s financial capital, is grappling with one of the worst monsoon spells in recent history, causing widespread flooding, waterlogging, and travel disruptions. The city is bracing for more rain and has declared a red alert.

August 19, 2025
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Independence Day 2025: Bengaluru’s Struggle with Flooding, Traffic, and Unplanned Growth

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Independence Day 2025: Bengaluru’s Struggle with Flooding, Traffic, and Unplanned Growth

As Bengaluru approaches Independence Day, the city faces significant challenges due to its transition from well-planned development to unregulated urban sprawl. This has led to issues such as flooding, traffic congestion, and infrastructure strain.

August 15, 2025
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Hyderabad Residents Breathe a Sigh of Relief as Himayatsagar Inflows Drop

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Hyderabad Residents Breathe a Sigh of Relief as Himayatsagar Inflows Drop

Residents along the Musi River in Hyderabad are relieved as water levels in the Himayatsagar reservoir decrease, providing a reprieve from recent flooding.

August 15, 2025
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World Bank Warns: Mumbai, Surat, and Kolkata at Severe Risk of Coastal Flooding

Real Estate Mumbai

World Bank Warns: Mumbai, Surat, and Kolkata at Severe Risk of Coastal Flooding

The World Bank's latest report highlights Mumbai, Surat, and Kolkata as highly vulnerable to coastal flooding due to rising sea levels. The urban poor are particularly at risk, and the economic toll could reach $75 billion by 2050 if no action is taken.

July 24, 2025
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Pune Roads Flooded After Short Rainfall: Stormwater Drainage System Fails Again

Real Estate Pune

Pune Roads Flooded After Short Rainfall: Stormwater Drainage System Fails Again

Pune roads submerged after short rainfall, exposing the city's inadequate stormwater drainage system. Despite being a designated Smart City, Pune continues to struggle with basic civic infrastructure, leading to waterlogging and chaos.

June 25, 2025
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Pune PMRDA Takes Action to Mitigate Hinjewadi Flooding

Real Estate Pune

Pune PMRDA Takes Action to Mitigate Hinjewadi Flooding

Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has identified 13 critical points where natural water streams are obstructed due to encroachments and poor infrastructure planning. The agency has initiated enforcement proceedings and directed government departments to take legal action against violators.

June 22, 2025
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Mumbai on High Alert: Monsoon Brings Heavy Rain and Flood Warnings

Real Estate Mumbai

Mumbai on High Alert: Monsoon Brings Heavy Rain and Flood Warnings

Mumbai braces for heavy rain under an orange alert as monsoon conditions intensify, causing significant disruptions and raising concerns about urban flooding and infrastructure resilience.

June 20, 2025
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Mumbai Upgrades Drainage System to Tackle Heavy Monsoon Rainfall

Real Estate Mumbai

Mumbai Upgrades Drainage System to Tackle Heavy Monsoon Rainfall

Mumbai’s civic body is set to bolster its drainage system to manage up to 120 mm of rainfall per hour, addressing persistent waterlogging issues and enhancing the city’s resilience against erratic monsoons.

June 11, 2025
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Pune Rains Transform Hinjawadi IT Park into a Water Park: Calls for Water Transport Rise

Real Estate Pune

Pune Rains Transform Hinjawadi IT Park into a Water Park: Calls for Water Transport Rise

Heavy rainfall over the weekend turned Pune’s Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park into a flooded area, prompting demands for water transport and highlighting the urgent need for better infrastructure and urban planning.

June 9, 2025
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Mumbai's Urban Planning Crisis: Real Estate Over Infrastructure

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Mumbai's Urban Planning Crisis: Real Estate Over Infrastructure

Urban researcher Hussain Indorewala discusses the dire state of Mumbai's infrastructure planning, highlighting the city's focus on real estate development at the expense of essential services like transport, sewage, and water supply.

June 6, 2025
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Bengaluru's Real Estate Market Grapples with Flooding Concerns

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Bengaluru's Real Estate Market Grapples with Flooding Concerns

In the rapidly growing real estate market of Bengaluru, homebuyers are now prioritizing flood risk over amenities and developer reputation. Frequent waterlogging and flooding in upscale neighborhoods are forcing a shift in how investors evaluate properties.

May 20, 2025
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Community Halts Housing Project Near Madambakkam Lake to Prevent Flooding

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Community Halts Housing Project Near Madambakkam Lake to Prevent Flooding

A local community group, 'Save Madambakkam Lake Committee,' has raised concerns over a real estate firm's plan to develop a housing project near Madambakkam Lake. The group claims that the firm dumped earth into the water body to raise the land, potential

March 13, 2025
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Community Protests Halt Housing Project Near Madambakkam Lake Over Flooding Fears

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Community Protests Halt Housing Project Near Madambakkam Lake Over Flooding Fears

Residents in Madambakkam, Chennai, have banded together to stop a housing project near the local lake, voicing concerns over potential flooding. Despite the developer's assurances, the community remains skeptical and determined to protect their area.

March 13, 2025
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Cyclone Fengal: Waterlogging Woes Persist in Kolathur and Korattur

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Cyclone Fengal: Waterlogging Woes Persist in Kolathur and Korattur

Despite the construction of stormwater drains (SWDs), residents of Kolathur and Korattur are facing persistent waterlogging, open drains, and poorly maintained roads, leading to frustration and inconvenience.

December 1, 2024
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Anna Nagar: A Tale of Flooding and Unchecked Concretisation

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Anna Nagar: A Tale of Flooding and Unchecked Concretisation

Anna Nagar, once a well-planned residential area known for its high real estate prices, is now grappling with severe flooding and the consequences of uncontrolled concretisation. This story delves into the challenges faced by this high-profile neighborhoo

October 31, 2024
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