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Road concretisation: Here’s why Mumbai has road rage!

Following the recent heavy showers and a weather alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbaikars are increasingly anxious about the state of city roads. The BMC had set a deadline of May 31 to complete all work on roads already dug up for cement concreting (CC) across the city. However, a ground visit by mid-day to several locations revealed that work remains incomplete in many areas, raising concerns among residents and commuters — especially with the monsoon just around the corner. Read more.