The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has removed about 1,450 metric tonnes of aquatic plants, including water hyacinths, from Powai Lake in 10 days as a part of its ongoing efforts to preserve and revitalise the natural surroundings around the water body.

"The work of removing aquatic plants and floating vegetation from the lake has been going on at a rapid pace since May 23, 2025. The positive result of these efforts is that 1,450 metric tonnes of aquatic plants have been removed in a period of 10 days from May 23, 2025, to June 1, 2025. In particular, the municipal corporation has also taken precautions to protect and conserve natural elements while removing aquatic plants," a Mumbai civic body spokesperson said. 

He added that several measures are being taken to tackle Powai Lake's pollution and restore its ecological health.