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Mumbai Flood Mitigation Plan: Rs 13,000 Crore for Integrated Drainage Improvement

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Maharashtra CM announced a Rs 13,000-crore flood mitigation plan for Mumbai, integrating traditional and nature-based drainage improvements.
Funding will be shared by NDRF, state, and BMC, with detailed project reports in preparation.

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Maharashtra CM announced a Rs 13,000-crore flood mitigation plan for Mumbai, integrating traditional and nature-based drainage improvements. Funding will be shared by NDRF, state, and BMC, with detailed project reports in preparation.

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