Thane News: Municipal Corporation Launches City-Wide Drain Cleaning Campaign Ahead Of Monsoon

Thane: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has launched a comprehensive drain cleaning campaign across the city in preparation for the upcoming monsoon season. The civic body announced the initiative via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, highlighting the campaign as a critical step toward improving sanitation and preventing waterlogging during heavy rains.

The campaign, which began this month, is expected to be completed by the end of May. TMC officials have stated that the primary objective is to ensure that all major and minor drains are cleared of silt, garbage, and other debris that typically lead to blockages and overflow during monsoons. The initiative will not only support better drainage but also contribute to a cleaner and healthier urban environment.

ठाणे महापालिकेने नालेसफाईची मोहीम सुरू केली असून, कामे मे अखेरपर्यंत पूर्ण होणार आहेत. महापालिका आयुक्त सौरभ राव यांनी या सोमवारी नालेसफाईची पाहणी केली.#swachhthane #thane #thanecity #thanekars #thanecityofficial #thanebadaltay pic.twitter.com/e4CCrkJWn2

— Thane Municipal Corporation - ठाणे महानगरपालिका (@TMCaTweetAway) April 21, 2025

An X post shared by the Thane Municipal Corporation stated, "ठाणे महापालिकेने नालेसफाईची मोहीम सुरू केली असून, कामे मे अखेरपर्यंत पूर्ण होणार आहेत. महापालिका आयुक्त सौरभ राव यांनी या सोमवारी नालेसफाईची पाहणी केली."

Translation of post "Thane Municipal Corporation has started a drain cleaning campaign and the work is expected to be completed by the end of May. Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao inspected the drain cleaning on Monday."

As the monsoon approaches, TMC has assured citizens that it is taking proactive steps to prepare the city. With consistent monitoring and timely completion of the cleaning drive, the corporation hopes to mitigate rain-related challenges and ensure smoother civic functioning during the rainy season.

Mumbaikars Can Now Track BMC's Nullah Cleaning In Real-time

In an effort to enhance transparency in its monsoon preparedness efforts, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a new initiative that allows the public to view ongoing nullah cleaning operations. Through a dedicated online portal (https://swd.mcgm.gov.in/wms2025).

Citizens can now watch videos of the desilting work being carried out across the city's drainage system. BMC officials stated that the initiative is designed to give residents the ability to monitor and verify the progress and authenticity of the cleaning activities across Mumbai.

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