Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Mumbai Uses Tech to Track Drain Cleaning Progress Online
The city of Mumbai is getting ready for the rainy season by cleaning the drains.
The city has set up a special 'war room' with computers and people watching cameras to make sure the work is done right.
They're keeping track of how much dirt is being removed and where it's going.
Anyone can go online and see how the work is going in their neighborhood.
They are even using computer programs (AI) to check the videos of the work and keep an eye on the trucks to make sure they're doing everything correctly, and not dumping the waste anywhere they aren't supposed to.
BMC established a unit to monitor drain desilting before monsoon season.
Officials track real-time data and visuals from drain sites daily from 8 AM to 11 PM.
The public can view the progress, including before-and-after photos, via a live dashboard.
AI is used to analyze footage and flag potential discrepancies or unusual activities.
GPS and AI monitor vehicles to ensure proper silt removal and prevent unauthorized dumping.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Monitoring drain desilting operations
- When
- Ahead of the monsoon season.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To prevent waterlogging during monsoon.
- Organization
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Purpose
- Monitor drain desilting
- Monitoring Hours
- 8 AM to 11 PM daily
- Data Tracked
- Silt removed, truck trips, machinery used, labor employed
- Public Access
- Live dashboard with progress updates
- AI Application
- Analyze footage, monitor vehicles