Cooper Hospital Upgrades + Rat Problem Measures Cooper Hospital, recently upgraded by the BMC, will get a free 5-bed chemotherapy ward in ~3 months, more ICU capacity, a new MRI, longer OPD hours, plus measures to address a rat infestation. The Times of India
Elphinstone Bridge Closure & Rehab for Affected Residents The 125-year-old Elphinstone Bridge (between Parel & Prabhadevi) will be shut from tonight (midnight) for demolition to make way for a flyover and the Worli-Sewri connector. 83 residents of two nearby buildings will be rehoused in MHADA flats in situ. The Times of India
25,000 Buildings Without OC to Get a Policy Boost From October 2, a new policy in Mumbai will help ~25,000 unauthorized or certificate-lacking buildings get their Occupancy Certificates (OCs), regularizing legal status and amenities for many residents. Navbharat Times
NHSRCL Signs L&T for Bullet Train Track Contract The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has moved forward: NHSRCL has signed a major contract with L&T to handle design, supply, construction, testing & commissioning of the track works. The Economic Times
Redevelopment Forecast: 44,000+ Homes by 2030 A report by Knight Frank says redevelopment in Mumbai will unlock about 44,277 homes worth ~₹1.3 lakh crore by 2030. Suburban areas lead the push, though challenges remain (delays, structural concerns, etc.). The Economic Times
Weather / Environment Update Expect a partly cloudy day in Mumbai with temperatures around 27.5 °C, moderate air quality. Patchy to moderate rain is likely over the weekend. The Times of India
