Mumbai: After the Bombay high court told the BMC to seek feedback from the public before deciding whether to allow controlled pigeon feeding, the BMC said it had received three applications, including from the Dadar Kabutar Khana trust for controlled feeding, and sought objections and suggestions from citizens. They have been asked to submit suggestions…
NEW DELHI: Heavy rains in Mumbai on Monday disrupted air and road travel, forcing nine flights to abort landing and perform a ‘go-around’, while one flight was diverted due to poor visibility and weather conditions. Airlines issued travel advisories, asking passengers to allow extra time to reach the airport.Passengers were advised to check their flight…
MUMBAI: A school bus carrying six children and two staff members got stuck on a waterlogged road in Mumbai after heavy rains on Monday, officials said. Police rushed to the spot and rescued all passengers.Due to the incessant rains, schools conducting morning shifts declared a half-day, allowing students to leave early.The private school bus remained…
MUMBAI: The season of grand Ganpati aagmans (arrival processions) is in full swing. The tall exquisite idol of the Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani carved by moortikar Siddhesh Dighole arrived at its pandal in Parel Sunday Aug 17 amid an accompanying crowd numbering thousands of people.Ganeshotsav festivities will unfold from Aug 27 to Sept 6.In recent years…
Mumbai: While more than a dozen BJP politicians were in the zone of consideration for vice president, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose Maharashtra governor C P Radhakrishnan for the post. A top BJP politician felt that Modi threw his weight behind Radhakrishnan owing to his clean image and cordial relations with all politicians across political…
A couple of years ago, word got around that the Malabar gliding frog was being given unsolicited flying lessons. Desperate to get a picture of the amphibian in flight, tourists were apparently launching the red-webbed animal into the air, throwing up ethics and good conduct with it. The incident was reported from Amboli, a village…
MUMBAI: The wet spell continued across the city on Sunday, with several locations logging triple-digit rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintained its orange alert for Mumbai and Thane through Aug 19, warning of heavy to very heavy showers at isolated places. A yellow alert, indicating heavy rainfall…
NEW DELHI: Traffic slowed down on the Western Express Highway near Vile Parle as heavy rain lashed Mumbai city on Monday. Waterlogging was reported in several areas across Mumbai.The wet spell, which began over the weekend, continued on Sunday with multiple locations recording triple-digit rainfall in the 24-hour period ending 8.30 am. The India Meteorological…
VASAI: A banner, reminding the famous line said by Devendra Fadnavis “Mi Punha yenaar”, was seen amongst the dahi handi revelers on Saturday in Vasai, with an addition “Ghasun Nahi, Thasun Yenaar” (will come back with a bang). Amidst the ED raids in Vasai Virar, his party senior leaders moving to the BJP and their…
The data for this weather forecast has been sourced from AQI.in, providing residents with comprehensive information to plan their daily activities and weekly schedules accordingly.Mumbai is bracing for heavy rainfall and strong winds on August 18, 2025, with a 98% chance of precipitation throughout the day.The city will experience temperatures between 25.5°C and 26.8°C, coupled…
