Package 3 of Mithi River Rejuvenation Project covers Kurla–Mahim stretch from CST Road bridge to Mahim Causeway; Rs1,800-crore project with December 2029 completion deadline.

Project targets 309 MLD of untreated sewage entering river. Includes 18 gate-pump systems, sewage interception and diversion, major sewage pumping station, sewer lines, retaining walls and service roads.

Around 2,000 families in Dharavi, Kurla, Sakinaka and Vakola require rehabilitation. Project document allows 64 months completion; deadline December 2029.

BMC invites tenders for Project Management Consultant at estimated cost Rs10.60 crore for 64-month period including monsoons. PMC responsibilities: design vetting, construction supervision, commissioning, operation and maintenance, contractor coordination, contract management, dispute resolution, quality and safety monitoring, cost and timeline tracking.

Package awarded to Adani Group-led consortium November 2025. Major sewage pumping station proposed near Machhimar Colony in Mahim. Dry-weather flow interceptor to divert sewage to Dharavi sewage treatment plant.

18 gate-pump systems to be installed at locations including Moon Furniture, Kalpana Talkies and ONGC nallah. System blocks tidal water and pumps excess water during heavy rainfall, benefiting flood-prone Kurla and LBS Marg areas.

Mithi River originates Vihar Lake Powai, flows 17.8 km to Arabian Sea at Mahim Causeway. About 11 km from Filter Pada Powai to CST Road bridge Kurla under BMC; remaining 6 km stretch to Mahim Causeway under MMRDA.

The ongoing monsoon rainfall has left Mumbai's road network in a hazardous state with deep pits concealed by rainwater across several key suburban routes. Commuters on the busy Kurla-Andheri road express concern about the combination of uneven surfaces and hidden water traps causing daily accidents.

A resident reported that infrastructure has deteriorated significantly, making the stretch from White Bridge to Kamani Signal extremely dangerous during monsoon season. Potholes are not visible when filled with water, leading to accidents, particularly for two-wheeler riders who slip daily.

On July 5, the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Mumbai and Raigad district due to heavy rainfall since Saturday night. Mumbai recorded more than 250-300 mm of rainfall in the last 23 hours in some city areas. IMD forecast moderate to intense spells of rain across the regions.

Other monsoon impacts include a building balcony collapse in Belapur village, Navi Mumbai, in a severely dilapidated state. Waterlogging occurred in several parts of Thane city. Western Railway suburban network recorded precipitation exceeding 250 mm since Saturday night, with some regions receiving 150-200 mm, but train operations continued uninterrupted.

In Ghatkopar, a car was crushed after a giant tree uprooted in Vikrant Circle early morning. BMC was informed about the tree but took no action. Four vehicles were damaged with no casualties reported.

An NCP (SP) MLA noted a recurring annual issue of people falling into open manholes due to lack of proper maintenance. BMC has approximately Rs 81,000 crore budget with about Rs 250 crore spent on pre-monsoon preparations addressing manholes, drains and trees.