Oil spill

Explained: Here's why Mauritius has declared emergency

The emergency was announced by Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth late Friday, as satellite images showed a dark slick spreading in the turquoise waters near environmental areas that the government called "very sensitive." Aug 8, 2020
Mumbai rains

Mumbai's monsoon misery: 15 years on, Rs 1,200 cr Brimstowad drainage system still unused

Mumbai has been struggling under the impact of the monsoon year after year, and as the city waits for the season to let up, there is a project that could potentially solve Mumbai's problem. The Brihanmumbai Storm Water Disposal System announced in 2005 has curiously been little used in the past 15 years. The Rs 1,200 crore project has made citizens wonder what the authorities are waiting for. Aug 7, 2020