Mangroves destruction, unplanned construction to blame for flooding in Mumbai: Experts

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Mumbai: Destruction of mangroves and unplanned constructions are responsible for flooding in Mumbai every year after heavy rains, say environment activists and town planners. Mangroves absorb excess water but they are being destroyed in Mumbai in the guise of infrastructure development, city-based environmentalist Debi Goenka told . “Destruction of mangroves has definitely been one of … Read more