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Heavy rains cause waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai; Santacruz records 20.1 cm downpour, says IMD
•Workers of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were seen in the Hindmata area of Mumbai draining water off using water pumps.
IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri for next 24 hours, says 'heavy to very heavy rain likely'
•According to India Meteorological Department's Mumbai centre, the Colaba weather bureau reported 161.4 mm rainfall between 8:30 am and 8:30 pm on Friday.
Sanitation workers in Mumbai's Colaba sent home without notice or pay; 'how will we survive', ask sweepers, cleaners
Shone Satheesh •Sanitation workers face risks from handling hazardous items in the garbage like syringes, glass shards, and infected or toxic materials. Balkoti's daily wage was Rs 625, the minimum wage stipulated by Maharashtra state.
Mumbai pips Gurugram on air quality index levels as pollution worsens in financial capital: With AQI of 193, Colaba joins Delhi-NCR 'unhealthy' air
Fp Staff •While Delhi, neighbouring NCR region and other North Indian states grapple with rising air pollution levels, the air quality levels in Mumbai, surrounding Thane and Navi Mumbai districts dropped to unhealthy levels on Sunday
Skymet predicts more rain for Mumbai over next 2-3 days; temperatures between 24 and 32 degree Celsius
•The financial capital of India- Mumbai has observed rainfall in some parts during the last 24 hours
Devendra Fadnavis unveils model coaches for Mumbai Metro line-3; Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ 'aqua line' trains to feature dedicated wheelchair area
Fp Staff •The model of coaches for Mumbai Metro line-3 was unveiled by the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai on Friday.
Fire at Trident Hotel in Mumbai's Nariman Point under control; no injuries reported
Fp Staff •A fire broke out in the basement of Mumbai's Trident Hotel at Nariman Point at around 11pm Wednesday night. No injuries have been reported. The first visuals from ANI show orange flames engulfing an entire room.
South Mumbai residents protest against irregular water supply, suspect tanker mafia-administrators nexus
Fp Staff •Locals from South Mumbai on Tuesday continued their protest in Marine Drive against the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) regarding the water supply that has been irregular for the past three months. According to reports, Cuffe Parade, Colaba and Churchgate are the worst hit in South Mumbai with the areas receiving very less water for the past three days.
37-year-old Italian national accuses 'tour guide' in Mumbai of raping her in cab in Juhu; probe underway
•The Italian woman said the accused forced her to consume alcohol. He touched her inappropriately and then raped her in the car, the official informed.
Benjamin Netanyahu in Mumbai updates: Israel PM calls Narendra Modi 'great patriot'
Fp Staff •Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Mumbai from Ahmedabad on Wednesday on a two-day visit