🌳Cutting Trees & Ignoring Green Spaces: The Root Cause of Mumbai Floods
Why did Mumbai floods are still happening in 2025 : after all the drainage system by MCGM and other facilities provided by government?
The prime reason behind this might be the scarcity of green spaces and Deficiency of mother earth in some areas of Mumbai.
NOT FOLLOWING THE PRACTICE OF MAINTAINING PROPER GREEN SPACES AND PLANTING TREESÂ
so, it can STORE WATER and stop water to flow into the city areas…. of settlements
🌳 Cutting Trees & Ignoring Green Spaces: The Root Cause of Mumbai Floods
Every monsoon, Mumbai floods bring the city to a standstill, causing heavy financial loss, damage to infrastructure, and even loss of lives. While climate change and extreme rainfall are often blamed, one of the prime reasons behind Mumbai floods is cutting trees and neglecting green spaces.
Urban deforestation, concretization, and poor drainage systems have destroyed the city’s natural ability to absorb water. Without enough trees and wetlands, rainwater has nowhere to go, leading to devastating floods in a single day.
Why Cutting Trees Worsens Flooding in Mumbai
Loss of Natural Drainage: Trees, mangroves, and green belts act as natural sponges. Their removal reduces water absorption.
Urban Heat Island Effect: Fewer trees mean higher temperatures, leading to intense cloudbursts.
Soil Erosion: Without tree roots, soil cannot retain rainwater, worsening waterlogging.
Blocked Stormwater Paths: Encroachment on wetlands and forest areas reduces the city’s flood resistance.
💰 The Cost of One Day of Flooding in Mumbai
Economic Losses: Businesses, transport, and daily wages suffer; estimates run into hundreds of crores in a single day.
Human Losses: Lives lost, homes damaged, families displaced.
Health Impact: Floods bring waterborne diseases like cholera, dengue, and leptospirosis.
National Ripple Effect: As Mumbai is India’s financial hub, floods disrupt trade, banking, and logistics across the country.
🌱 Sustainable Solutions for Mumbai
Urban Tree Plantation Drives – Protect existing green cover and restore mangroves.
Rainwater Harvesting – Mandatory in residential and commercial complexes.
Permeable Surfaces – Reduce concrete paving; allow water percolation.
Wetland Protection – Preserve floodplains, lakes, and natural drainage channels.
Sustainable Urban Planning – Eco-sensitive zoning and stricter laws against illegal tree cutting.
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