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Heavy rain, thunderstorm, gusty winds likely in Mumbai today, says IMDSubscriber Only
September 21, 2020 01:20 IST
In the last 24 hours till 8.30 am on Sunday, IMD’s Santacruz observatory recorded 12.4 mm rain, while Colaba recorded 2.8 mm rain. No rain was recorded on Sunday.
Mon, Sep 21, 2020
BMC to rebuild approach roads to Gokhale bridge in Andheri from next monthSubscriber Only
September 21, 2020 00:58 IST
As the bridge witnesses heavy traffic and is a crucial connector, the reconstruction plan was delayed and no tenders were floated since the collapse.
Mon, Sep 21, 2020
Rise in Covid waste in Mumbai: Sena corporator proposes high-capacity incineratorsSubscriber Only
September 18, 2020 04:07 IST
In June, a daily average of 22,023 kg Covid-19 waste was generated by hospitals and quarantine centres, while a daily average of 11,000-12,000 kg such waste has been generated by them in September so far, civic data states.
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Alibaug: Tissue samples of whale carcass sent for DNA analysisSubscriber Only
September 15, 2020 02:49 IST
Marine biologist Harshal Karve, a member of the state-run Mangrove Cell, said: “The carcass is fully decomposed. Measuring its exact length, identifying the species and conducting postmortem is not possible. It looks like a Bryde’s whale, but we cannot be sure until the DNA analysis is done.”
Tue, Sep 15, 2020
BMC to continue with one expert on Tree Authority panelSubscriber Only
September 15, 2020 00:32 IST
The civic body has not called for fresh applications for appointment of experts on the committee and has no plans to do so as of now.
Tue, Sep 15, 2020
Palghar shows significant increase in rainfall trend over 30 years: IMD studySubscriber Only
September 13, 2020 01:45 IST
As much as 89 per cent of the annual rainfall that Maharashtra receives is between June and September, which is the southwest monsoon season. Of this, highest rainfall is received during July (33 per cent) and August (28 per cent).
Sun, Sep 13, 2020
Mumbai: IMD issues yellow alert for weekendSubscriber Only
September 12, 2020 01:12 IST
IMD’s weekly forecast, released Friday, said the withdrawal process was unlikely to begin as the westerly winds continued to be strong. Two low-pressure areas were likely to develop over the next two weeks, it said.
Sat, Sep 12, 2020
Thundershowers in parts of Mumbai, suburbsSubscriber Only
September 08, 2020 03:18 IST
“With absence of rainfall and land heating through Sunday, tall connecting cloud formation resulted in thundershowers on Monday morning,” said the weather bureau.
Tue, Sep 08, 2020
International fliers passing through Mumbai to undergo RT-PCR test at airportSubscriber Only
September 07, 2020 10:09 IST
The state government has advised passengers to book connecting flights preferably with a time gap of at least 8-12 hours, as an RT-PCR test takes 7 to 8 hours to generate the report.
Mon, Sep 07, 2020
Maharashtra generated 45% more biomedical waste till May end than pre-Covid periodSubscriber Only
September 07, 2020 01:58 IST
The study titled, ‘Impact Evaluation of Covid-19 Pandemic on Environmental Attributes’, was commissioned by the MPCB and released on July 31. The data was collected from 60,410 healthcare establishments across the state.
Mon, Sep 07, 2020
Air quality in Mumbai deteriorates slightly as AQI reaches 100Subscriber Only
September 07, 2020 01:51 IST
On Sunday, a thin layer of haze was also reported across the city’s skyline, indicating a rise in air pollution.
Mon, Sep 07, 2020
Lockdown impact: Mumbai airport saw sharpest decline in pollutionSubscriber Only
September 05, 2020 01:09 IST
The average AQI (air quality index) recorded at the international airport during the pre-lockdown period was 153.05, which falls in the “moderate” category. The average AQI recorded at the station during lockdown was 54.41, falling in the “satisfactory” category.
Sat, Sep 05, 2020
Mumbai: Ganeshotsav idol immersions dip by 32%, lower noise levels recorded this yearSubscriber Only
September 02, 2020 22:43 IST
Muted celebrations and no processions – due to the Covid-19 pandemic – also led to a dip in noise levels during Ganesha festival, according to NGO Awaaz Foundation, which advocates against noise pollution in the city.
Thu, Sep 03, 2020
Maharashtra receives 17% excess rain between June & Aug: IMDSubscriber Only
August 31, 2020 23:13 IST
With 1,243.6 mm rainfall between August 1 and 31 (5.30 pm), Mumbai has received the third highest rainfall in August in over six decades.
Mon, Aug 31, 2020
Away from human stare, most animals at Byculla zoo relaxed, responsive & activeSubscriber Only
August 31, 2020 02:47 IST
And it is not just the birds. Most animals at the zoo have become less shy and stress-free since the zoo closed for the public on March 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Prior to the lockdown, the zoo on an average saw 15,000 visitors on weekdays.
Mon, Aug 31, 2020
Tarballs make an appearance at Juhu beach yet againSubscriber Only
August 28, 2020 01:52 IST
Tarballs are dark-coloured sticky balls of oil deposits that form when crude oil floats on the ocean surface. They are formed by weathering of crude oil in marine environments and are transported from the open sea to the shores by sea currents and waves.
Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Mumbai: Four dead, three hurt as portion of building caves in, lift at construction site collapsesSubscriber Only
August 28, 2020 01:39 IST
Housing Minister Jitendra Ahwad, who visited the site, said, “Tomorrow a meeting will be held and immediate transit homes will be provided to people of the apartment. Strict action will be taken against the guilty.”
Fri, Aug 28, 2020
Maharashtra received 17 per cent excess rainfall since June: IMDSubscriber Only
August 20, 2020 03:23 IST
While Mumbai is very likely to receive heavy rain at isolated places from Thursday to Saturday, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are on orange alert with forecast of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places till Sunday.
Thu, Aug 20, 2020
Mumbai: Water cut to be relaxed by 10% from tomorrowSubscriber Only
August 20, 2020 00:50 IST
The biggest water cut – 25 per cent – was imposed in 2014, followed by 20 per cent each in 2015 and 2016. Subsequently, a good monsoon resulted in a smooth summer in 2017.
Thu, Aug 20, 2020
Mumbai: 3 captured leopards kept at Sanjay Gandhi National Park set to be releasedSubscriber Only
August 18, 2020 21:42 IST
The forest department is planning to set up a primary response team, which will include locals who will coordinate and alert the forest guard if they spot a leopard or in case of attack.
Tue, Aug 18, 2020
Explained: The NGT order fining Mumbai firms Rs 286 cr for creating ‘gas chambers’Subscriber Only
August 18, 2020 14:09 IST
The NGT was acting on a 2014 application by Charudatt Koli, Dayaram Mahulkar, Mohan Mhatre and Dattaram Koli, residents of the area, who sought the closure of Sea Lord Containers Limited, a subsidiary of Aegis Logistics Limited.
Tue, Aug 18, 2020
Mumbai: Three more arrested for whale shark death at Sassoon DockSubscriber Only
August 18, 2020 02:57 IST
On August 12, fishermen at Sassoon Dock in Colaba informed the police after sighting a dead whale shark.
Tue, Aug 18, 2020
NGT order: Petitioners say fight will go on against polluting Mumbai firmsSubscriber Only
August 16, 2020 03:24 IST
The four had banded together in 2010 in an attempt to bring attention to the pollution in the area, and they decided to take the issue to the courts after failing to make any impression with their small campaigning on the state government.
Sun, Aug 16, 2020
NGT order: Borrowed money to fight legal battle, hoped for compensation, say petitionersSubscriber Only
August 15, 2020 01:26 IST
The scariest was the rate of toluene reported in the air — 0.169 parts per million, much higher than the threshold of 0.021 ppm. Toluene can affect kidney and liver and impair the immune system. Toluene, the report added, was released by BPCL and HPCL.
Sat, Aug 15, 2020
Yellow alert in Mumbai till Tuesday; over 1,000 mm of excess rain recorded since JuneSubscriber Only
August 15, 2020 01:05 IST
In 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Friday, the Santacruz observatory recorded 41.4 mm of rain while the Colaba station recorded 21.6 mm. The IMD classifies 15.6 mm to 64.4 mm of rainfall as moderate.
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