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At least 60 animals rescued as rain, flood-hit Mumbai suburbs in July first week
NGOs working in the eastern and western suburbs reportedly rescued more than 184 snakes, which include over 42 Indian rock pythons and 27 checkered keelback snakes.
Road connectivity to 28 Sangli villages restored, three in Kolhapur still cut off
As per the surveys conducted so far, 3,853 homes in Sangli district have been damaged in the floods, with 625 completely destroyed. In Kolhapur, the number of damaged homes has been pegged at 12,512, of which 747 have been completely destroyed.
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Nitin Gadkari: BMC has Rs 58,000 crore in bank, but Mumbai flooded every year
Gadkari’s remarks on the BMC, however, did not gone well with its ally. A senior Sena leader, requesting anonymity, said, “I am sure our party president Uddhav Thackeray will give a befitting reply to Gadkari.”
Maharashtra: Congress demands complete loan waiver in flood-affected areas
Congress state president Balasaheb Thorat said that the BJP-led government at the Centre and in the state should forthwith waive farm loans in these areas taking into account the “unprecedented” loss caused to agriculture.
Maharashtra floods: 570 medical teams in Sangli, Kolhapur
With lakhs evacuated from homes without their daily pills when parts of western Maharashtra were flooded, health workers are scouting for patients to provide them with their daily dose of medicines.
Thane flood evacuees stare at uncertainty: ‘Don’t know if our homes are standing or have collapsed’
Most of those who were evacuated from various talukas in Thane were sheltered at local schools and municipal halls where the district administration made arrangements for food and clothing.
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Frequent flooding of Mithi River: Locals, activists blame encroachments along the riverbank
Following incessant rainfall over the weekend, several parts of Kurla West were flooded for more than 10 hours, while many residences were left without power for at least 12 hours.
Maha minister blames crabs for Tiware dam breach, NCP calls for their 'arrest'
On Friday, NCP workers, led by party general secretary Jitendra Awhad, walked into the Naupada police station with crabs and urged the cops to "arrest" them.
Mumbai rains: Google Maps is letting you report closed roads, here's how
Mumbai floods: Google lets you report road closure in Mumbai so you can help people avoid roads closed due to waterlogging or some other reasons.
One year after Mumbai floods: WR, CR to raise track height in flood-prone areas
The WR has also installed about 154 high-power pumps at vulnerable low-lying locations such as Marine Lines, Mumbai Central, Dadar and Bandra.
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What Is So Unusual About The Excess Rains That Lashed Mumbai?
Tuesday's rainfall in Mumbai is unexpected in the month of August. Once the rain stops what is required is a good drainage system for an exit. Unfortunately, in Mumbai also the drainage networks are not very good.
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