India, Feb. 28 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to proceed with the construction of a 52 MLD water tank behind the existing 140-year-old Malabar Hill reservoir, which is slated for repairs. The revised plan significantly reduces the environmental impact that had sparked public concern earlier. What initially involved the felling of nearly 400 trees has now been scaled down to 76, offering relief to residents worried about the area's green cover.

Abhijit Bangar, additional municipal commissioner (projects), confirmed that the civic body's team consulted the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, a fortnight ago. "Our team had gone to IIT Roorkee and we had a discussion. Mostly, we are going in the direction of...