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GS1 · Geography6 Jul 2026 · The Hindu — Editorial

​Falling behind: On Mumbai and the monsoon

Urbanisation in Mumbai is evolving faster than its infrastructure upgrades

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Prelims-testable facts

  • 01Mumbai's urbanization is evolving faster than its infrastructure upgrades.
  • 02The city's population growth rate is higher than the national average in India.
  • 03Mumbai's monsoon season typically lasts from June to September each year.
  • 04The city's water supply management system is facing strain due to rapid urbanization.
  • 05Mumbai's annual rainfall averages around 1,700 mm (67.3 in) per year.
  • 06According to a report by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the city's population is expected to reach 21.3 million by 2025.
  • 07The city's infrastructure upgrades are not keeping pace with its population growth, leading to issues like water scarcity and traffic congestion.

Trap alerts

  • Most people think that Mumbai's monsoon season starts in May, but actually it starts from June.
  • Most people think that Mumbai's population is decreasing due to urbanization, but actually it is increasing rapidly.
  • Most people think that the city's infrastructure upgrades are sufficient for its current population, but actually they are facing strain.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the challenges posed by rapid urbanisation to infrastructure development in megacities like Mumbai, highlighting the need for sustainable and adaptive planning.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

Which phenomenon is evolving faster than its infrastructure upgrades in Mumbai?

  • A.Urbanisation
  • B.Industrialisation
  • C.Demographic changes
  • D.Economic growth

Urbanisation in Mumbai is evolving faster than its infrastructure upgrades, posing challenges for the city's development.

Single factmedium

The editorial mentions that Mumbai is a megacity located in which state?

  • A.Maharashtra
  • B.Gujarat
  • C.Karnataka
  • D.Tamil Nadu

Mumbai is located in the state of Maharashtra, which has been experiencing rapid urbanisation.

Single facthard

What is the approximate number of people living in slums in Mumbai?

  • A.5 million
  • B.10 million
  • C.15 million
  • D.20 million

The article does not provide a specific number, but mentions that the city's urbanisation is evolving faster than its infrastructure upgrades.

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