Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Thane Jambli Naka Flood Relief Gets ₹7.5 Crore Drain Reconstruction
Jambli Naka in Thane often floods during heavy rain.
The area has an old stormwater drain that is meant to carry away rainwater.
The drain has become much narrower over time.
Water from Masunda Lake can also flow toward the area when the lake is full.
This causes problems for shops, traders and residents.
The Thane Municipal Corporation has approved ₹7.5 crore to rebuild the drain.
The issue was discussed after BJP corporator Namrata Koli raised it at a municipal meeting.
A municipal engineer said the work would start soon.
Officials also discussed cleaning and removing waste from nearby drainage and creek areas.
Thane Municipal Corporation sanctioned ₹7.5 crore to rebuild Jambli Naka’s nearly 40-year-old stormwater drain.
The drainage line has reportedly narrowed from about 10 feet to nearly 1.5 feet near Jambli Naka.
Flooding worsens during heavy rain, especially when Masunda Lake reaches full capacity.
BJP corporator Namrata Koli said traders face major financial losses during every monsoon.
Municipal engineer Prashant Songra said the work would begin soon under the Integrated Drain Development Scheme.
- Who
- The Thane Municipal Corporation, BJP corporator Namrata Koli and municipal engineer Prashant Songra are involved.
- What
- A ₹7.5 crore project will reconstruct an old covered stormwater drain serving Jambli Naka.
- When
- The sanction was discussed at the Thane Municipal Corporation General Body meeting on Friday; work is expected to begin soon.
- Where
- The drain runs from Jambli Naka via Pedhya Maruti Temple toward Creek Road in Thane.
- Why
- The narrowed drain contributes to recurring waterlogging and flooding during heavy rain, causing losses for local traders.
- Project cost
- ₹7.5 crore
- Drain age
- Nearly 40 years old
- Drain route
- Jambli Naka via Pedhya Maruti Temple toward Creek Road
- Funding scheme
- Integrated Drain Development Scheme
- Reported narrowing
- From around 10 feet deep to nearly 1.5 feet near Jambli Naka
- Flood trigger
- Heavy rain, particularly when Masunda Lake reaches full capacity
- Additional proposal
- Cleaning and desilting the covered drain