Last Updated:May 24, 2025, 10:19 IST So far, 85 per cent work on major drains and 65 per cent on minor drains has been completed, the deputy CM said, adding that the remaining work would be done in the next 15 days Reiterating the urgency of monsoon preparedness, Shinde made it clear that non-performance would not be tolerated. (PTI) Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to complete all nullah [drain] cleaning works across Mumbai city and suburbs by June 7, warning that action will be taken against officials who fail to meet the deadline or show negligence. During an inspection drive on Thursday, Shinde reviewed the progress of pre-monsoon desilting at multiple locations, including Ushanagar and Usha Complex in Bhandup, Nehru Nagar nullah in Wadala, and Dharavi T-junction in Dadar. Speaking with media after the inspection, Shinde acknowledged that although the monsoon seems to have arrived early this year, the work must still be completed within the given timeframe. He was accompanied by principal secretary Navin Sona, additional …