Mankhurd’s Cheeta Camp, whose backyard opens into the Thane Creek, is facing a worsening waste crisis — an 800-metre stretch along the creek is now buried under solid waste and debris from demolished houses.

The land, shared between the BMC’s M E Ward and the Forest Department, has remained uncleared for two years despite repeated complaints. Responding to mid-day’s earlier reports in May, both departments had assured that the cleanup would begin after the monsoon — but the waste continues to pile up.