Mumbai to Create 164 Sponge Parks to Combat Flooding

Mumbai's heavy rainfall is increasing. To tackle this, the city is creating 164 sponge parks to combat flooding and recharge groundwater.

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2025 October 30 . 7:17 AM

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In this image there is a big river beside that there are so many buildings and plants.

Mumbai to Create 164 Sponge Parks to Combat Flooding

Mumbai, facing escalating downpours, is set to create 164 mobile parks to combat flooding and recharge groundwater. Each park, costing around ₹10 lakhs, acts as a natural storm water drain, mimicking natural ecosystems. The BMC's ₹12,000 crore flood mitigation proposal includes these engineered national parks, with final approval expected before the next monsoon.

The city has witnessed a sharp rise in heavy rainfall, with average 24-hour downpours increasing from 132 mm to 182 mm over six years. To tackle this, the BMC plans to develop mobile parks in existing gardens and open plots across Mumbai. The concept was first proposed in 2021 under the 'Majhi Vasundhara' project and has now been sent to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for approval. A plot near Lallubhai Compound in Mankhurd is already being developed into a natural flood prevention mechanism, including a smaller portion for a mobile park.

With the city's heavy rainfall showing no signs of abating, the creation of these mobile parks is a crucial step in enhancing Mumbai's urban resilience. The BMC's comprehensive ₹12,000 crore flood mitigation plan, including 26 measures, aims to protect the city and its residents from the devastating effects of flooding.