Maratha quota protesters in Mumbai turned CSMT and nearby roads into informal playgrounds, playing kabaddi, kho-kho, and cricket, while littering food and waste. Authorities and BMC workers struggled to maintain cleanliness as thousands supported Manoj Jarange’s ongoing hunger strike.
Heavy rains in Maharashtra have killed eight people and displaced hundreds, with Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar under red alert. Rivers have crossed danger levels, crops damaged, and authorities urge residents to avoid travel as relief operations continue.
Mumbai continues to reel under torrential rain for the fourth day, with waterlogging disrupting roads, homes, and public transport. Red alerts remain in place, schools are closed, and authorities warn of more heavy downpours over the coming days.
Two people died and 210 others were injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai on Aug 16. One slipped from a balcony, while a 14-year-old collapsed in a tempo. Authorities continue treatment and urge safety during large gatherings.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Municipal Fire Brigade (MFB) reported that the incident took place at 12:14 am today, with no reported casualties.
Mumbai: A “tremendous” rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Mumbai is driving a surge in new infections in Maharashtra over the last few days, data showed, with a top official expressing fear that the approaching monsoon could herald a spate of symptomatic cases. Maharashtra had recorded 169 new cases on May 1, while […]
