In a bad news for nature and wildlife lovers, the state government is considering a proposal to cut the flood line of Ulhas river in Badlapur even as environmentalists have been campaigning for the restoration of River Regulation Zone (RRZ) as a flood mitigation measure.

Responding to a Right to Information (RTI) query, the Urban Development Department informed NGO NatConnect Foundation that a proposal has been made at a meeting chaired by minister Eknath Shinde on October 5 to reduce Ulhas river’s flood line. However, it stated that the details will be provided only after the proposal is approved. NatConnect Foundation Director B N Kumar said he sought details of the minister’s suggestion as they “are seriously concerned over the recurring floods in Ulhas river”.