After mid-day highlighted the slow progress of nullah-cleaning in the south city area, which led the BMC to deploy another contractor, officials said that work is finally on track. In the last six days, an additional 20 per cent of silt was removed from the nullahs. Till Saturday evening, 59 per cent of desilting work was completed against 39 per cent on Sunday, May 15. Work is, however, yet to begin on a few stretches.

Monsoon preparation works are in full swing in the city, including tree trimming, construction of holding ponds, removal of debris etc. Nullah cleaning, which is one of the major tasks, had been slightly delayed, but according to authorities, it is also on track.