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Morbe Dam has enough water to last till September
NMMC’s Morbe Dam, on the borders of Panvel, has adequate supplies to meet Navi Mumbai’s demand till early September, according to the company. Even though the dam flooded during the previous monsoon, the water levels at the dam are presently marginally lower than they were at the same time the previous year. The municipal government has implemented a policy to better manage drinking water by limiting supplies in areas where theft and illegal connections have been recorded. Residents, on the other hand, have been complaining about water shortages for the last several weeks, with some neighbourhoods receiving just one to two hours of water each day instead of the customary six.
“For almost a month, we’ve been getting water for two hours during the day. “Our objections have not been heard so far,” said Chandrakant Jee, a resident of Ghansoli. While certain portions of the city are experiencing water shortages, the NMMC claims that water use has increased owing to the hot summer, and that supply is being streamlined in the issue areas where complaints have been received. “When several users are identified on a single connection, action is taken.” After several years, we have finally started a survey of water connections. This is done to keep track of unauthorised users and assure appropriate supply to legitimate customers.
The present water supply is higher than the national average. “We continue to provide over 221 litres of water per person every day, which is more than the national average of 150 litres for metro areas.” Residents have been urged to utilise water wisely, according to the NMMC city engineer. Morbe Dam has a total storage capacity of 190.89 million cubic metres (MCM). The storage capacity was recently 85.749 MCM, which is 44.92 per cent of the overall storage capacity.
The dam’s highest water level is 88 metres. The current water level is 75.49 metres. The dam’s catchment region got almost 4,200 mm of rainfall last year, and it overflowed towards the end of September. “The Morbe dam provides 470 MLD, and there is enough storage to last 125 days,” Desai added.
Airport development and redevelopment projects in Mumbai drive demand for residential and rental properties across Navi Mumbai.
The Season
Navi Mumbai’s real estate market is witnessing increased activity this festive season, driven by the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport and the relocation of Mumbai residents due to ongoing redevelopment projects.
According to Manohar Shroff, Senior Vice-President of the Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry (MCHI), demand for rental homes in Navi Mumbai has increased as several residential buildings in Mumbai undergo redevelopment. Residents from areas such as Andheri, Goregaon and Matunga are temporarily shifting to Navi Mumbai while their existing buildings are being redeveloped, creating additional demand for rental properties.
The development of the Navi Mumbai International Airport has also boosted interest in residential and hospitality projects in areas such as Panvel, Kharghar, Taloja and Ulwe. Improved connectivity and growing commercial opportunities are attracting both homebuyers and investors. Real estate experts have also reported increased interest in pre-leased properties, partly influenced by recent corrections in the stock market.
Industry representatives expect property sales and rental demand to receive further momentum during the Diwali festive period.
The combination of airport-led infrastructure development, improved connectivity and redevelopment activity in Mumbai is strengthening Navi Mumbai’s position as an emerging real estate destination.
‘Mumbai in Minutes’ initiative aims to reduce travel time through a network of roads, tunnels, bridges and Metro connectivity.
The Travel
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has outlined an ambitious plan to significantly reduce travel time across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) through its ‘Mumbai in Minutes’ initiative.
MMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee said that the journey between Mumbai and Thane could eventually take just 25 minutes, while travel from Worli to Navi Mumbai could be reduced to less than 30 minutes. Mukherjee said the initiative aims to enable commuters to travel between different parts of the metropolitan region within 59 minutes.
The Worli–Navi Mumbai journey, which currently takes around 90 minutes, is expected to become considerably shorter through improved connectivity involving the Mumbai Coastal Road and Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL). The plan includes a proposed investment of around Rs 58,000 crore in a ring-road network spanning more than 90 km. Major infrastructure projects include the Thane–Borivali twin tunnel, Sewri–Worli connector and expansion of the Metro network.
MMRDA is also focusing on strengthening suburban railway and bus connectivity to provide commuters with multiple travel options. The initiative aims to ease traffic congestion, improve regional connectivity and make daily commuting faster and more convenient. The proposed travel times will depend on the completion and integration of these infrastructure projects.
ED conducts a search at his tenant’s residence, Shivram Patil clarifies that neither he nor his family received any notice from the agency.
The Raid
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search operation at a residential property in Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, on October 28, reportedly linked to Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) corporator Shivram Patil.
However, Shivram Patil denied having any connection with the investigation, clarifying that the search was conducted at the residence of his tenant, Jay Mehta.
According to the details available, an ED team from Mumbai arrived at the premises around 7.15 am and continued the search until approximately 5.30 pm. Officials searched a bedroom on the first floor occupied by Mehta. During the operation, the agency reportedly seized a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 mobile phone containing emails and other digital information relevant to the investigation. Mehta’s statement was also recorded.
Shivram Patil clarified that he had neither received any notice from the ED nor been summoned for questioning. He said the notice was issued to his tenant, who was asked to appear before the agency’s Mumbai office.
The raid has sparked political speculation in Navi Mumbai amid tensions between the BJP and the Shinde-led Shiv Sena. However, no official confirmation has established any link between the investigation and the political developments.
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