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Wet Friday for Mumbai: IMD issues red alert, 13 NDRF teams deployed
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Wet Friday for Mumbai: IMD issues red alert, 13 NDRF teams deployed

Apart from Mumbai, ‘red’ alert has been sounded in parts of Maharashtra including Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangli and Gadchiroli districts

Mumbai records its wettest July. What to expect in August
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Mumbai records its wettest July. What to expect in August

According to the India Meteorological Department, Mumbai has had its wettest July ever on Wednesday, with the month so far receiving a record 1,557.8 mm rainfall

More rains to lash Maharashtra, Karnataka, no respite till 27 July
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More rains to lash Maharashtra, Karnataka, no respite till 27 July

Schools in Raigad district of Maharashtra were closed on Monday in view of the heavy rains in the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an 'Organge' alert for the district

Rain, filter coffee and snacks: Presenting Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma's idea to enjoy monsoons
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Rain, filter coffee and snacks: Presenting Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma's idea to enjoy monsoons

Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma found the perfect way to enjoy the monsoon in Mumbai. The entrepreneur was spotted having some filter coffee and snacks in a restaurant

'MumbAI': AI-generated photos of amphibious vehicles to battle monsoon woes win hearts
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'MumbAI': AI-generated photos of amphibious vehicles to battle monsoon woes win hearts

Prateek Arora, a popular screenwriter and digital creator created the AI art series. The post received hundreds of likes and comments from Instagram users.

Why does Mumbai keep struggling with waterlogging year after year?
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Why does Mumbai keep struggling with waterlogging year after year?

Mumbai’s topography, its colonial-era stormwater drainage system that the BMC continues to struggle to keep unclogged and properly desilted, and encroachment are among the main reasons the financial capital comes to a standstill every monsoon

Monsoon Mayhem: THESE Indian states are experiencing severe rains
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Monsoon Mayhem: THESE Indian states are experiencing severe rains

This year's monsoon has been fairly unusual in its route, with Delhi, Chandigarh, and Haryana seeing 'vigorous' rainfall. Flash floods and landslides have wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh. Along with Maharashtra, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha, among others have also experienced severe rains

Mumbai experiences heavy overnight rainfall, water clogging in low-lying areas
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Mumbai experiences heavy overnight rainfall, water clogging in low-lying areas

Mumbai should expect heavy to very heavy rain on September 13 and 15, heavy rain on September 14 and 16, and moderate rain on September 17, according to IMD.

Watch: Mumbai's Mahim beach turns into garbage dump as plastic washes up on shore
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Watch: Mumbai's Mahim beach turns into garbage dump as plastic washes up on shore

In the now-viral clip, people can be seen standing on the beach amid plastic being littered around. Amidst all the dirt, many are still seen clicking selfies while others standing and enjoying the breeze

Mumbai rains: Beaches to remain open from 6 am to 10 am only
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Mumbai rains: Beaches to remain open from 6 am to 10 am only

Mumbai and several other cities in Maharashtra have been witnessing heavy rainfall over the past few days

Mumbai rain: Two washed away in flood waters in Maharashtra's Palghar; IMD issues red alert for Friday
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Mumbai rain: Two washed away in flood waters in Maharashtra's Palghar; IMD issues red alert for Friday

Continuous heavy rain and waterlogging have partially damaged at least 32 houses in different talukas of Maharashtra's Palghar. NDRF teams have been kept on alert to provide assistance whenever required

Maharashtra’s monsoon tragedy: Of potholes, deaths, and broken promises
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Maharashtra’s monsoon tragedy: Of potholes, deaths, and broken promises

In Thane, a 23-year-old lost his life after his bike hit a pothole. This is not an isolated case. Every year hundreds die or face injuries due to pothole-related accidents in the monsoon. Are they compensated?

WATCH: Mumbai's Sion, Dadar water-logged due to heavy rainfall, locals say 'need boat instead of car to commute'
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WATCH: Mumbai's Sion, Dadar water-logged due to heavy rainfall, locals say 'need boat instead of car to commute'

The India Meteorological Department has predicted moderate to heavy rain in the city and suburbs, with a possibility of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in the next 24 hours

Monsoon misery: Why Mumbai suffers from chronic flooding year after year
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Monsoon misery: Why Mumbai suffers from chronic flooding year after year

The heavy rain on Tuesday grinding Mumbai to a halt showed once again that the city's defences against floods aren't working. An outdated drainage system along with unplanned construction and receding mangroves lead to waterlogging every monsoon

Terrible Tuesday in Mumbai with traffic snarls, slow trains, and more
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Terrible Tuesday in Mumbai with traffic snarls, slow trains, and more

Mumbai witnesses heavy downpour, forcing residents to grapple with water-logged roads and inundated rail tracks. And there's no relief in sight, as the India Meteorological Department has predicted moderate to heavy rain in the city and its suburbs over the next 24 hours

Mumbai rains: No respite from heavy showers till 8 July; IMD says floods, landslides possible
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Mumbai rains: No respite from heavy showers till 8 July; IMD says floods, landslides possible

After a yellow alert has been issued in Mumbai following heavy rains, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed its two teams in Kolhapur

Heavy rain puts Mumbai on yellow alert: Water-logged roads bring traffic to a standstill; landslide hits Ghatkopar
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Heavy rain puts Mumbai on yellow alert: Water-logged roads bring traffic to a standstill; landslide hits Ghatkopar

Mumbai's civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has informed that there is a possibility of high tide of 4.01 metres in Mumbai around 4:10 pm today

10 dead in rain fury in arid Marathwada; heavy showers in Mumbai
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10 dead in rain fury in arid Marathwada; heavy showers in Mumbai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an "orange alert" indicating "thunderstorm with lightning, gusty winds, and very heavy rainfall at isolated places" for Mumbai and neighbouring areas for Tuesday.

Traffic crawls, life disrupted in Mumbai and Delhi owing to heavy rains
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Traffic crawls, life disrupted in Mumbai and Delhi owing to heavy rains

Heavy downpour submerged low-lying areas in knee-deep water, causing congestion on the streets

Maharashtra rains: Last leg of southwest monsoon floods state; one injured in Mumbai landslide
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Maharashtra rains: Last leg of southwest monsoon floods state; one injured in Mumbai landslide

The IMD has issued a yellow alert with a forecast of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places is very likely in Mumbai in the next two days