Articles by Ekta Verma

Ekta Verma is an architect and urban development expert possessing nearly eight years of consulting experience. She has a diverse background in conducting socio-economic assessments, evaluating social protection schemes and policies, working closely with vulnerable communities to develop climate strategies, and promoting financial inclusion within the development sector. She has extensive experience in developing strategic partnerships among grassroots-level organisations, vulnerable communities, and public and private stakeholders.

From slums to skyscrapers: How Mumbai’s L Ward faces climate stress

by , , , , and December 15, 2025

Mumbai’s L Ward, covering Kurla, Chandivali, Saki Naka, and Powai, has been quietly heating up, and not just metaphorically. It is a ward of extremes: dense slums on one side, luxury high-rises and malls on the other. But when the mercury rises, the contrasts fade, and everyone feels the burn. With urban heat on the rise across the city, L Ward is emerging as one of Mumbai’s hotspots where everyday life is increasingly being shaped by climate stress. The heat problem Spread across 15.6 sq km, L Ward is home to more than nine lakh people, packed into one of…

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