Wetland reclamation behind flooding Asian Age report : -Environmentalists have highlighted concerns over preserving the wetlands and saltpans amid instances of water-logging in the city due to heavy rains that disrupted traffic and the transport network. They stated that Vasai, Virar and Thane — which have witnessed flooding — have been losing wetlands to development and real estate projects over the years, and such activities, if continued, will further deteriorate the situation in these areas. http://www.asianage.com/metros/mumbai/130718/wetland-reclamation-behind-flooding.html