The BMC’s Solid Waste Department deployed bobcat and beach combing machines to clean the 6-km stretch of Juhu beach after mid-day reported about the mounting garbage heaps there. BMC officials stated that the beach was cleaned with machines in the morning and evening, coinciding with the high tide. Locals mentioned they would check the impact of the cleaning on Monday.
 
On Sundays, we see a lot of NGOs and labourers cleaning the beach, but this year there’s a lot of garbage on the seashore. This morning machines were used, and we hope all the garbage will be cleared so we have ample space to play football,” a football player told mid-day. Sandeep Joshi, a volleyball player, said, “We come over the weekends to play. Before playing, we clear some areas and often come across sharp objects. It’s good they’re using machines. I hope the beach will be clean, allowing us to play for extra time.”

BMC workers cleaning the beach. Pic/Satej Shinde