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The Times of India

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Saline Metro wells ring alarm: Is Mumbai draining itself into a dry future?

Mumbai's groundwater is facing a crisis as Metro construction wells yield saline, unusable water. Environmentalists warn of aquifer stress and potential contamination, citing unregulated extraction and illegal borewells. Experts highlight the urgent need for stricter monitoring, rainwater harvesting, and river restoration to prevent irreversible damage to the city's future.

8 Apr 2026 3:25 pm