Residents of CBD Belapur have raised concerns over the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's (NMMC) alleged failure to carry out mandatory pre-monsoon cleaning of key stormwater drains. The affected drains stretch from Sector 8B dam to the Sion-Panvel Highway, and from Sector 1 nursery to the highway.

Untreated sewage has been illegally diverted into stormwater drains, causing aquatic vegetation to grow to heights of 4–5 feet. The NMMC traditionally carries out desilting and cleaning twice yearly—before and after monsoon—but no such work has been initiated this year despite repeated warnings.

Residents fear heavy rains could lodge overgrown plants and debris under key bridges including those near the Gurudwara, Belapur-Kharghar service road, and Sion-Panvel highway, causing complete blockage of water flow. This could result in water reversing course and flooding low-lying areas near Lions Park, especially CBD sectors 4, 5, and 6.

Activists have warned that civic authorities may face legal accountability and charges of culpable homicide if a disaster occurs. Residents are demanding immediate drain cleaning and restoration before monsoon intensifies.

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) partially demolished an unauthorised structure at H-70, Sector 4, Airoli, on April 8, 2025, after repeated notices went unheeded. The structure was built by Pradeep Mahavir Yadav without NMMC permission. The Airoli department issued a notice under Section 54 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, directing the owner to remove it voluntarily. The action followed a demolition drive at H-54, Sector 4, the previous day.

The operation was ordered by Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde, with guidance from Additional Commissioner Dr. Rahul Gethe and Deputy Commissioner (Encroachment) Bhagwat Doiphode. Assistant Commissioner and Ward Officer Sunil Kathole, Junior Engineer Sandip Mhatre, G Ward staff and the encroachment police squad took part. They used a gas cutter, two hammers and eight labourers. NMMC said similar enforcement would continue across its jurisdiction.

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s Encroachment Department partially demolished an unauthorised structure owned by H.M. Surve at H-54, Sector 4, Airoli. The construction had no municipal permission. The Airoli ward office had issued a notice under Section 54 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, directing the owner to remove it voluntarily.

The operation followed directives from Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde, with guidance from Additional Commissioner Dr. Rahul Gethe and Deputy Commissioner (Encroachment) Bhagwat Doiphode. Assistant Commissioner and Airoli Ward Officer Sunil Kathole, Junior Engineer Sandeep Mhatre and G Division staff conducted the demolition, supported by the encroachment police team. Equipment included one gas cutter, two hammers and eight labourers. NMMC said similar operations would continue across the city.