Thursday, Sep 29, 2022
Journalism of Courage
Sanjana Bhalerao
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Mumbai: City gets its first heavy rain this month
In the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am, the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Santacruz observatory recorded 123.6 mm of rainfall, categorised as “very heavy”. Over 100 mm of rain was recorded in six hours from 2.30 am.
Wed, Aug 10, 2022
IMD issues red alert; city sees only light rain
In the nine hours ending at 5.30 pm on Monday, the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Santacruz observatory, which is representative of the city, recorded 4.1 mm rainfall, as opposed to 204.5 mm rainfall forecast for the day.
Tue, Aug 09, 2022
Centre junks 3-year Byculla zoo plan to procure zebras from Israel
In 2020, the Byculla zoo, officially known as Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo, planned to exchange procured zebras with Sakkarbaug Zoological Park in Junagadh, Gujarat and Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya in Indore and receive Asiatic lions.
Sun, Aug 07, 2022
Researchers lose contact with 4th of 5 Olive Ridley turtles tagged for first time
Under the turtle monitoring project, five turtles — Prathama, Savani (on January 25), Vanashree, Rewa and Laxmi (on February 13 and 16) — were tagged with platform transmitter terminals (PTTs) which were fitted with epoxy resin on their carapace (hard shell) at Ratnagiri district coastline.
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Ahead of BMC Polls: Lottery in 219 wards to reserve OBC, general women seats
As per the new reservations, while 156 of the 236 wards are eligible for the general category, 77 of them are reserved for women. Of the 63 reserved for OBC category, 32 are reserved for women.
Sat, Jul 30, 2022
Mangroves prevented saltwater ingress during Nisarga, Tauktae cyclones: Study
Mangroves in various creeks played a major role in stabilising and protecting sediments and acted as an adequate buffer to minimise damage due to water inundation in the nearby habitats.
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
This July is Mumbai’s third rainiest since 2015
The IMD in its district forecast for the next five days has indicated only light to moderate rains for the city. The total rainfall recorded this season by the Santacruz observatory is 1,499.5 mm, which is 270.1 mm above normal.
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
‘Olive Ridley turtles on west coast stick to continental shelf, avoid deep sea’
Dr R Suresh Kumar, senior scientist from the Department of Endangered Species Management, WII, Dehradun, talks about the need to study Olive Ridley turtles, the most abundant sea turtle in the world, and their migratory patterns.
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
BMC tests 4 alternate methods to fill road potholes
Four pothole filling solutions were tried out at three sites on a road under the Eastern Freeway on Friday.
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Explained: What are tetrapods, and did their removal cause ‘unusual vibrations’ along Mumbai’s Marine Drive?
Residents of two buildings on Mumbai's Marine Drive complained of “unusual vibrations” during high tide over the past weekend. How bad were the vibrations, and what caused it?
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Maharashtra: Forest dept tests mechanised scarecrows to keep herds of elephants away from farms
A Forest Department official said it's a non-intrusive measure, unlike the solar-powered fence around farmlands.
Wed, Jul 20, 2022
‘Vibrations’ in Marine Drive buildings traced to removal of tetrapods, BMC moves to reinstall them
The residents had said that there was “no doubt over the vibrations being felt by almost all” living in the two buildings and that it had some correlation with the Coastal Road works.
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
First time in 40 years, Gandhi Market yet to be inundated this monsoon
Gandhi Market is located on Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, an arterial road connecting eastern suburbs to the island city, which sees heavy traffic.
Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Mumbai: Municipal commissioner IS Chahal asks officials, agencies to prepare SOPs to help stranded commuters
Chahal also directed officials to provide first aid and other necessary assistance to the passengers as and when required in case of local train services are closed.
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
‘Rainfall intensity in Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra to ease from tomorrow’
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, an orange alert indicating heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places has been issued for Palghar, Raigad and in ghat areas of Pune, Satara and Kolhapur on Friday.
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Five dead in Maharashtra, toll close to 90
In Palghar district, which borders Mumbai, 13 labourers were trapped in a boat near an under-construction bridge over Vaitarna river in Badoli near Manor.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
July rainfall nears 1,000 mm mark in Mumbai; extremely heavy rain forecast in Maharashtra
More rainfall is in store for the Konkan region (including Mumbai) and the adjoining areas of Madhya Maharashtra as the weather bureau has issued an orange alert till July 14, after which rains are expected to ease.
Wed, Jul 13, 2022
Maharashtra: At least six dead, 95 evacuated in last 24 hours
Two persons were killed after a structure collapsed in a Mumbai suburb while one person drowned in the Gadchiroli district in east Maharashtra.
Wed, Jul 13, 2022
Mumbai receives 70% of average July rainfall in first 6 days of month
Mumbai Rains: Last year, Mumbai recorded 70 per cent of the average July rainfall in the first 16 days. In comparison, this year, the city received 70 per cent of the July rainfall in the first six days of the month.
Mon, Jul 11, 2022
After IMD’s red alert, Mumbai sees a dry Friday
The IMD, in its district forecast, withdrew the red alert issued for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, as these districts witnessed very light rainfall throughout Friday.
Sat, Jul 09, 2022
Mumbai: Water stock in reservoirs goes up by 42% in four days
With incessant and heavy rain along the West coast, including Mumbai and Thane for the last four days, water supply worth 21 days was added to the seven lakes supplying water to the city.
Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Monsoon watch: IMD issues ‘red’ alert for Mumbai, neighbouring districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red’ alert for Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg for Friday.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
Day after, less rainfall but traffic snarls & waterlogging across Mumbai
Three persons, including a minor, sustained injuries in a landslide at Chunabhatti. According to BMC, the incident took place at Nagoba chowk in Gorakhnath Mandal's Narayan Hadke chawl around 10.28 am when a part of the hill collapsed on a ground-plus one chawl.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
Mumbai clocks 43% of avg seasonal rainfall since June 1
Extremely heavy rain likely in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar till Friday
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
Mumbai sees nearly 70% of average July rainfall in 5 days
The weather bureau has forecast the current surge in rainfall activity to continue in Mumbai and the entire Konkan region and ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra till the end of this week.
Wed, Jul 06, 2022