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Mumbai has received 3,669.6 mm rainfall so far this season - the highest in 61 years - as against its normal quota of 2,350 mm. (Photo: AP)

Prolonged monsoon causes death, destruction; sets new 25-year records

Precipitation received so far is 10 per cent more than the normal, which is highest in the last 25 years, said IMD official.

01 Oct 2019 9:04 AM

Video: Salman Khan rides bicycle amidst heavy rain to reach 'Dabangg 3' set; watch

Braving the Mumbai downpour, Salman Khan recently cycled his way to the sets of 'Dabanng 3'.

07 Sep 2019 11:46 AM

The 40-second video showed water gushing from top of the 40-storey building in Cuffe Parade area, almost looking like an artificial waterfall. (Photo: Screengrab)

Mumbai skyscraper turns into 'waterfall'; here's how netizens reacted

According to the user of the video, the incident took place due a crack in water tank and not because of the rains.

05 Sep 2019 3:35 PM

Mumbai rains effect: Bhumi Pednekar shares clip after getting stuck on flooded road

Not only Bhumi, but Vicky Kaushal too made his journey through a flooded road and shared the video on Instagram story.

05 Sep 2019 10:48 AM

The financial capital is most likely to receive incessant rains and showers with the possibility of extremely heavy falls at isolated places in city and suburbs for the next 48 hours, the IMD release read. (Photo: File)

Mumbai on red alert, harbour line services restored, schools shut today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains in several parts of the city and suburbs in the next 48 hours.

05 Sep 2019 8:37 AM

The dogs had somehow got stuck on the marshy land after the area became flooded because of the heavy rain. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

NGO rescues stray dogs after fire brigade refuses help

NGO from Mumbai saves stray dogs after they were stranded in a marshy land after the downpour.

06 Aug 2019 3:19 PM

All government and semi-government employees in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) are allowed to report late for duty on Monday, an official statement said. (Photo: File)

Mumbai schools, colleges shut today as more rain predicted

In the last 24 hours, Mumbai received 100 mm rain while the suburbs, Thane and Navi Mumbai got more than 250 mm downpour.

05 Aug 2019 8:54 AM

National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) and local police have also been carrying out rescue and relief operations across the state after water burst into cities due to swelled up rivers and days of incessant rains. (Photo: ANI)

IAF helicopter rescues 58 people from flood-hit Thane

The helicopter was deployed on request from the state government for rescue operations.

04 Aug 2019 9:19 PM

‘State Government is in touch with NDRF, Army, Navy and other agencies too. CM Devendra Fadnavis spoke to Minister Eknath Shinde and asked CS to coordinate for relief measures,’ Maharashtra CMO tweeted. (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra: Govt requests NDRF for six more teams, to airlift villagers

IMD in its advisory also urged residents to stay home, not venture into sea or water-logged areas in wake of high tide in the prediction.

04 Aug 2019 6:37 PM

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in the city throughout the day and also issued a warning of high tide in the Arabian Sea in the afternoon. (Photo: File)

400 people shifted after Mithi water level crosses danger mark

The city and its neighbouring areas have been witnessing incessant rains since the last two days, causing flooding in many areas.

04 Aug 2019 3:46 PM

Heavy rainfall in the last two days has claimed at least two lives in Mumbai and neighbouring areas. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav | Representative)

Maharashtra calls up IAF to airlift 35 people in rain-hit village in Mumbai

The day began with waterlogged streets after heavy rain overnight, which also flooded train tracks and affected rail services.

04 Aug 2019 3:23 PM

'The state government is in touch with the NDRF, Army, Navy and other agencies also,' the CMO said. (Photo: Representational)

Govt seeks more NDRF teams as rains pound Mumbai, nearby areas

The BMC and its disaster management cell were fully prepared and monitoring the situation in the city.

04 Aug 2019 3:06 PM

Mumbai Rain effects: Aditi Rao Hydari thanks BMC for 'perfecting pout'; post inside

Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared a selfie of herself on Twitter.

03 Aug 2019 6:07 PM

K S Hosalikar, Deputy Director General of Meteorology, India Met Department, Mumbai, tweeted, 'With the development of low pressure area over Bay, this Saturday night and Sunday, Mumbai is very likely to get intense heavy rainfalls.' (Photo: Twitter)

'Intense heavy rainfall' likely in Mumbai on Saturday, Sunday

The IMD's Santacruz weather station in suburbs recorded 43.4 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours ended 8.30 am on Friday.

02 Aug 2019 11:17 AM

IAF with help of its Mi17 helicopter also airlifted nine personnel stranded on the rooftop of a building. Also, Army, Navy and Air Force teams provided packed food and water to all the rescued personnel. (Photo: ANI | Representative)

Mumbai rains: 300 people stranded in Kalyan rescued

Security forces rescued around 115 people who were stranded for hours at petrol pump which got submerged due to overflowing of Ulhas River.

28 Jul 2019 4:56 PM

Hundreds of people were rescued by the National Disaster Response Force, the Army, the Navy and teams from the railways in an operation that lasted the entire day. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

5 trains cancelled, 6 more diverted from Mumbai due to heavy rain

This alert comes after incident with the passenger train, Mahalaxmi Express that got stuck in the water on an open ground.

28 Jul 2019 3:12 PM

This comes a day after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heavy rainfall warning for Mumbai stating that a cyclonic circulation would bring more rain showers to the city in the next two days. (Photo: ANI)

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, waterlogging causes traffic snarls

Schedules of flights arriving at and departing from Mumbai Airport were also hampered as visibility dropped to 300 metres.

24 Jul 2019 10:12 AM

The latest video of a Mumbai police officer rescuing a dog from drowning will reaffirm your faith in humanity. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Mumbai police officer rescues dog from drowning

As rains continue to wreak havoc in parts of the state, Mumbai police have been on a watch ever since the incessant rains started.

03 Jul 2019 5:41 PM

It is scientifically known that mangrove forests help stabilise and protect coastlines from tsunamis and floods. In areas where mangrove forests are cut down, damage from hurricanes and typhoons are far more severe. (Photo: Twitter | @milinddeora)

‘Will bullet train shift Mumbaikars when city drowns?’: Cong leader Milind Deora

‘Planting trees across Maharashtra won't save Mumbai,’ Congress leader MIlind Deora also said on Twitter.

02 Jul 2019 3:42 PM

BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday had declared a holiday for all schools and colleges, and the state government expanded it to include other parts of coastal Konkan region. (Photo: File)

‘Stay indoors’: Fadnavis appeals to people as Mumbai gets record rainfall

Roads are also water-logged for the second consecutive day.

02 Jul 2019 10:23 AM

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