Pradeep Gupta
The source of the red water should be established scientifically,” Dayama said. The activists identified Pimploli near Karjat as a key area of concern, where they observed extensive hill cutting and tree felling along the Chillar river near a large plotted development project. They suspect exposed red soil and loose earth may have been washed into the Chillar during recent heavy rainfall and subsequently entered the Ulhas. The team also inspected areas around the Kondana caves and along the Page river, where construction activity was observed. Activists have sought an assessment of whether soil or construction material from these sites entered water channels during rainfall. The committee has sought a joint probe by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, district administration, forest and water resources departments, local bodies and concerned project authorities. “We are not against development projects. Our demand is that development should not damage the environment and rivers. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai