Billions Spent, But Mumbai Still Floods Every Monsoon

Teona Gherasim

A new study says severe rains in Mumbai account for roughly 8% of all deaths in India's financial capital during the monsoon season and $1.2 billion in losses every year. Extreme and erratic weather continue to expose weak spots in India’s urban infrastructure as well as public health, leaving millions susceptible to disease and displacement. The author of the study, Archana Patankar, Founder of Green Globe Consulting, joined Menaka Doshi and Haslinda Amin on Insight with Haslinda Amin. --------

Billions Spent, But Mumbai Still Floods Every Monsoon Bloomberg Markets and Finance - 01:29
Billions Spent, But Mumbai Still Floods Every Monsoon Bloomberg Markets and Finance - 01:29

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Billions Spent, But Mumbai Still Floods Every Monsoon Bloomberg Markets and Finance - 01:29
Billions Spent, But Mumbai Still Floods Every Monsoon Bloomberg Markets and Finance - 01:29