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May292025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Mumbai Breaks Rainfall Records, Scientists Demand Better Early Warning for Extreme Rains

Mumbai is witnessing a monsoon like never before. On May 26, the southwest monsoon arrived in the city a staggering 16 days ahead of its usual date, setting a new record for the earliest-ever onset in the financial capital. What followed was relentless rain that brought the city to a halt and shattered century-old records. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai City (Colaba observatory) received 456.5 mm of rain and the Suburbs (Santacruz observatory) 342 mm between May 1 and May 27. This makes May 2025 the wettest May ever recorded in Mumbai, breaking the previous record of 280 mm set in 1918. The most dramatic rainfall occurred in just two days. From 8:30 am on May 25 to 8:30 am on May 26, Colaba received 135.4 mm of rain a 67,600% excess over the average of...

Dec102024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Mumbai BEST Bus Accident Death Toll Rises to Six, 49 Injured in Kurla Crash

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Mumbai: The tragic bus accident that shook Mumbai’s Kurla West on Monday night has claimed six lives, leaving 49 others injured, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The incident occurred when a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus lost control and plowed into pedestrians and vehicles along SG Barve Marg, one of the city's busiest routes. The accident took place as the bus, en route from Kurla station to Sakinaka on route A322, collided with nearly 30-40 vehicles over a stretch of 100 meters before crashing into the RCC column of the Solomon Building, breaking its compound wall. The bus then entered Buddha Colony, a residential society, where it finally came to a halt. The electric bus, a 12-meter-long vehicle manufactured by Hyderabad-based Olectra Greentech, was on a we...

Nov302024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Mumbai Records Coldest Day in 8 Years at 16.5°C, Warmer Days Expected Ahead

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Mumbai experienced its coldest day in eight years on Friday, with the minimum temperature dipping to 16.5°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This was recorded by the Santacruz observatory, which monitors weather for the city’s suburbs. The Colaba observatory, representing the island city, registered a slightly warmer minimum temperature of 21.4°C. The last time Mumbai saw a colder November day was on November 11, 2016, when the temperature dropped to 16.3°C, IMD scientist Sushma Nair noted. No Cold Wave Alert Despite the drop in mercury, the IMD clarified that there is no cold wave alert for Mumbai or Maharashtra between November 30 and December 3. Temperatures are expected to rise after this period due to changes in weather systems over the Bay of Bengal. ...

Sep272024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Mumbai Rains Cause Chaos: 4 Dead, Schools Shut, Flights Diverted Amid Heavy Downpour

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Mumbai was battered by incessant heavy rains on Wednesday, leaving the city paralyzed as four people lost their lives, streets flooded, and transport services ground to a halt. The downpour, which has triggered widespread disruptions across the city and surrounding regions, prompted authorities to issue warnings, shut down schools, and divert incoming flights. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Mumbai and Thane, signaling continued heavy rainfall over the next few days, while a red alert was sounded for parts of Palghar, indicating a severe weather threat. Fatalities and Flooding Chaos The torrential rain, which has been pounding the city since the early hours, led to multiple fatalities. A 22-year-old woman, identified as Swapnali Kshirsagar, tra...