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Following heavy rain towards the end of June and at the beginning of July, so much so that the city saw flooding on a few days, Mumbai has been receiving poor rain over the past couple of weeks owing to the low monsoon current in north Konkan, said weather experts.

Mumbai records 20 per cent less rainfall than last year

The average rainfall in Mumbai, as per the BMC’s records, is 2,203 mm in Colaba and 2,514 mm in Santacruz.

21 Jul 2019 7:48 AM

Rescue team at the spot where the four-storey building collapsed in Dongri on Tuesday. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

BMC to raze 2 South Mumbai bldgs this month

The BMC has classified dangerous buildings into three categories: C1, C2 and C3.

20 Jul 2019 6:52 AM

Fisherfolk visit MNS chief Raj Thackeray over the issue on Thursday. (Photo: RAJESH JADHAV)

Fishermen refuse to shift, threaten stir

The BMC has recently given them a notice to shift the market to the Navi Mumbai area, where a spot has been allotted to them, from August 1.

19 Jul 2019 8:05 AM

The building collapsed at 11 am on Tuesday on Tandel Street in Dongri area, initially killing two persons and trapping over 40 people under its debris. (Photo: ANI)

Mumbai building collapse: Death toll mounts to 13, 9 injured

Three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are engaged in rescue operations.

17 Jul 2019 8:42 AM

BMC, Mhada play blame game over building collapse

The civic body claimed that the building was declared dangerous in 2017 and notices had been issued to both the residents and the Mhada.

17 Jul 2019 6:22 AM

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday quashed the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearances granted to the city civic body's ambitious Rs. 14,000-crore coastal road project. (Photo: File)

Bombay HC scraps coastal zone clearance for mega road project

In May, the apex court permitted the corporation to carry out the existing work, but prohibited it from doing any new work.

16 Jul 2019 4:27 PM

Amit Jaiswal had gone to play near the nullah with his 12-year-old brother and he lost his balance while trying to catch a crab.

7-year-old drowns in Dharavi’s open drain

The boy, identified as Bablu Punit Paswan, passed away in hospital on Friday after slipping into the pit full of water.

16 Jul 2019 5:04 AM

Although the total water content in the seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai has reached 48 per cent, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is yet to take a decision on cancelling the water cut in Mumbai. (Photo: Pixabay)

10 per cent water cut likely to continue

Water content in the lakes has increased to 40 per cent from the very low 4.85 per cent last month.

16 Jul 2019 4:28 AM

Divyansh’s relatives and locals carry out a peaceful protest on Saturday. (Photo: MRUGESH BANDIWADEKAR)

Missing toddler: Citizens hold rally

Mr Tiwari said, It has to be understood that a child cannot survive in water for more than six hours and its three days now.

14 Jul 2019 7:37 AM

To make their Twitter presence result-oriented, the BMC created 31 Twitter handles - one for each ward.

BMC becomes Twitter savvy

The civic body’s increasing social media presence now ensures that Mumbaikars can expect a prompt solution to their complaints and grievances.

13 Jul 2019 5:21 AM

The activist slamming the NDRF team said that the team came for a period of two hours as a formality and left soon after.

After 45 hours, search for toddler called off

Residents to protest demanding mayor’s resignation today.

13 Jul 2019 3:22 AM

Mumbai Congress vice-president Charan Singh Sapra

Civic administration must face music: Charan Singh Sapra

NCP chief spokesperson Nawab Malik said that such incidents were taking place due to the

12 Jul 2019 2:34 AM

No-parking signage with penalty charges were seen at Lower Parel on Sunday. (Photo: ASIAN AGE)

Rs 1.8 lakh collected in fines from errant parkers

Only nine car owners came to collect the vehicles, while the remaining 47 vehicles are in the BMC’s custody and their penalty will rise each day.

08 Jul 2019 4:07 AM

In the beginning, these new parking rules will be implemented in dense traffic areas and in localities with already sufficient alternative parking facilities, and later extend it to other areas. (Photo: ANI | Representative)

From today, illegal parking to attract fines up to Rs 23,000 in Mumbai

The new rule is aimed to curb instances of people simply parking anywhere, leading to traffic jams on the city roads.

07 Jul 2019 3:26 PM

The downpour also led to severe waterlogging in Mumbai and Thane, with locals wading through ankle-deep waters to commute. (Photo: ANI)

Heavy rains continue to lash Mumbai, high tide likely

The BMC also said high tide of 4.06 meters will occur at around 2:45 am and low tide of 0.80 meters at 8:36 am on Sunday.

06 Jul 2019 10:39 AM

If it is found that the contractor had used sub-standard material for the construction or whosoever is responsible for its faulty design, then action will be taken against them as per the law, an official said. (Photo: Representational)

BMC appoints team of experts to probe Malad wall collapse

The team which comprises experts has been asked to submit a report within 15 days.

04 Jul 2019 12:27 PM

Devendra Fadnavis orders high-level probe

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has also been asked to provide additional financial aid of Rs 5 lakh, he said.

03 Jul 2019 2:51 AM

Tree collapses damaging cars in Sion-Koliwada on Saturday. (Photo: RAJESH JADHAV)

BMC careless, tree falls could be avoided: Activists

In Sion’s Punjab Camp area, three cars were damaged after a tree fell on the road. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.

30 Jun 2019 7:55 AM

A compound wall of a sky view building collapsed at Marol damaging four cars on Saturday. (Photo: ASIAN AGE)

Rains cause havoc, claim seven lives

Three people, including two teenagers, died in lightning strikes in Jharkhan’s Gumla district during heavy rains on Friday evening.

30 Jun 2019 7:50 AM

Several departments of the Maharashtra government have not paid their water bills to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) since 2001.

Maharashtra owes water bills worth Rs 481crore to BMC

The government claimed that the water charges were paid in 2018 while further payments have been kept on hold due to discrepancies.

25 Jun 2019 7:18 AM

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