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Setting up oxygen plants: BMC asks company to immediately complete work at 16 sites, else face penaltySubscriber Only

July 28, 2021 04:22 IST

To drastically bring down dependence on private oxygen suppliers and save money, the BMC on June 16 had awarded the contract to the company to install oxygen generation plants at nine civic-run hospitals – in 16 locations – in 30 days.

Wed, Jul 28, 2021

BNHS to conduct study on migratory birds at wetlands in MaharashtraSubscriber Only

July 27, 2021 11:07 IST

The Mangrove Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday with BNHS for the five-year-study costing Rs 2.77 crore. The studies will take place at Nandur-Madhmeshwar Sanctuary, Gangapur Dam, Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary, Hatnur Dam, Ujjani Reservoir and Visapur Dam.

Wed, Jul 28, 2021

IMD issues yellow alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg for next 48 hoursSubscriber Only

July 27, 2021 04:33 IST

Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places, the IMD said, was also likely in Raigad and Ratnagiri on July 29 and 30, while the yellow alert will continue for Sindhudurg until Friday.

Tue, Jul 27, 2021

Mangrove cell tables proposal to name flamingo sanctuary in Thane creek as ‘Ramsar site’Subscriber Only

July 27, 2021 03:57 IST

If approved, TCFS, spread over 1,690.5 hectares, will be the first such site in Mumbai Metropolitan Region and third in the Maharashtra to be designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites).

Tue, Jul 27, 2021

From today, rain over Konkan, west Maharashtra to gradually subsideSubscriber Only

July 25, 2021 00:25 IST

After a week of heavy rainfall, Mumbai on Saturday woke up to a partly sunny sky with IMD's Santacruz observatory recording light rainfall at 5.9 mm in the last 24 hours.

Sun, Jul 25, 2021

Landslip warning issued for Mumbai’s S ward, over 121 locals on alertSubscriber Only

July 24, 2021 21:52 IST

The notice, issued on Friday, said the area is prone to disasters like landslide and collapse of retention walls and houses.

Sun, Jul 25, 2021

Heavy rainfall in Thane, Raigad: Water stock in 7 lakes at 53.86 per cent of total capacitySubscriber Only

July 23, 2021 04:36 IST

In the last 24 hours, water stock in all the seven reservoirs increased by 247,834 million litres.

Fri, Jul 23, 2021

Heavy rain at Konkan’s coastal towns; several areas flooded, Mumbai sparedSubscriber Only

July 23, 2021 03:52 IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red warning for Ratnagiri, Raigad, Pune, Kolhapur and Satara districts on Thursday, predicting extremely heavy rain.

Fri, Jul 23, 2021

Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, more to followSubscriber Only

July 22, 2021 03:43 IST

The city has so far recorded 1032.6 mm of rainfall this month, exceeding its July average of 827.2 mm.

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Mumbai rains update: City records 982.4 mm rain, exceeds July averageSubscriber Only

July 21, 2021 11:51 IST

Mumbai weather forecast today: A few more heavy spells in the coming days and Mumbai will achieve the season’s average rainfall of 2,205 mm.

Wed, Jul 21, 2021

Mumbai wakes up to a drier day, no respite for Thane, Navi Mumbai & Kalyan-DombivaliSubscriber Only

July 21, 2021 02:44 IST

By Monday afternoon, the India Meteorological Department downgraded its alert to yellow with a forecast of heavy rain at isolated places. Thane and Palghar have been put on orange alert with a forecast of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places.

Wed, Jul 21, 2021

Moderate to heavy rains predicted in Mumbai, adjoining areas todaySubscriber Only

July 20, 2021 12:06 IST

According to the forecast issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre Mumbai, the city is likely to get Moderate to heavy rain in the city and suburbs with the possibility of very heavy rainfall at a few places.

Tue, Jul 20, 2021

No let-up in rain, waterlogging, traffic congestion; more showers likelySubscriber Only

July 20, 2021 04:14 IST

Mumbai recorded 235 mm rainfall in 24 hours until 8.30 am Sunday. The rainfall eased late Sunday with the city receiving 70.4 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending 8.30 am Monday.

Tue, Jul 20, 2021

400 vehicles submerged as water floods BMC parking lot in KandivaliSubscriber Only

July 20, 2021 03:53 IST

The vehicles were submerged in the Brihanmumbai Mumbai Corporation (BMC)-run underground parking lot in the basement of Vasant Pride building in Thakur Complex area at Kandivali (East), spread over 20,000 square feet.

Tue, Jul 20, 2021

BMC plans to set up drainage around Bhandup complexSubscriber Only

July 20, 2021 03:45 IST

BMC has found out that parts of the stormwater drainage system was inadvertently closed during the construction of a second filtration unit at the complex, which led to floodwater and mud entering the premises on Saturday night.

Tue, Jul 20, 2021

Mumbai: 44 per cent rise in water stock at seven lakes supplying water to citySubscriber Only

July 19, 2021 20:32 IST

With incessant and heavy rainfall along the West coast, including Mumbai and Thane, 1,28,093 million litres of water or water supply worth one month was added to the seven lakes supplying water to the city.

Tue, Jul 20, 2021

32 killed as intense rain triggers landslides, leaves Mumbai floodedSubscriber Only

July 19, 2021 03:31 IST

The heavy downpour also left most parts of the city flooded, with water entering houses and damaging properties.

Mon, Jul 19, 2021

‘Monstrous’ thunderstorm dumps 200 mm rain on Mumbai in six hoursSubscriber Only

July 19, 2021 03:25 IST

With this, the city has surpassed the average July rainfall in the first 18 days. The city has recorded 849.7 mm rain, while the average July rainfall is 827.5 mm.

Mon, Jul 19, 2021

Mumbai: I-FLOWS fails to alert BMC of flooding, civic body says system needs fine-tuningSubscriber Only

July 19, 2021 02:08 IST

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said that the system needs fine-tuning for accurate results.

Mon, Jul 19, 2021

‘India has intrinsic relationship with nature, (but) it’s not something urban audiences feel’Subscriber Only

July 19, 2021 01:24 IST

The creator of ‘Green Humour’, a cartoon strip on wildlife and ecology, speaks with The Indian Express about his work, influences and the need to engage with environment.

Mon, Jul 19, 2021

Caught by surprise, Mumbai wakes up to season’s heaviest rainfallSubscriber Only

July 17, 2021 14:35 IST

Traffic was affected and over 85 buses were forced to either cancel or divert routes, including in Andheri, Chembur, Sion and Wadala in the morning.

Sat, Jul 17, 2021

Mumbai gets July’s second-heaviest rain in a decadeSubscriber Only

July 17, 2021 01:02 IST

In 2019, between July 1-2, the Santacruz observatory had reported 375.2 mm of rainfall, which had been the highest one-day rain recorded so far in the last 10 years.

Sat, Jul 17, 2021

No respite from floodwater at Gandhi Market, BMC to build trench to improve efficacy of mini-pumping stationSubscriber Only

July 16, 2021 22:01 IST

In five hours from 4 am, Gandhi market, which is in the F/north ward area, received 116.9 mm rainfall, categorised as very heavy rainfall by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Fri, Jul 16, 2021