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Two dead, 2 injured in Vikhroli landslide amid heavy rains in Mumbai

Two persons were killed, and as many others sustained injuries in a landslide amid heavy rains in the eastern suburb of Vikhroli here on Saturday, civic officials said. The incident took place around 2.39 am at Varsha Nagar in Vikhroli Parksite, which falls under the collector's jurisdiction, they said. Soil and stones from a nearby hillock collapsed on a hut, injuring four persons, an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. He said the victims, who belong to one family, were rushed to civic-run Rajawadi Hospital, where doctors declared two of them dead. Emergency response teams, including personnel from the fire brigade, local police, and civic staff, were immediately mobilised to the site, the official said. Shalu Mishra (19) and Suresh Mishra (50) died in the incident, while two others, Aarti Mishra (45) and Ruturaj Mishra (20), sustained injuries and their condition is said to be stable, he said. He added that other residents of the area have been shi

Mumbai floods: 20 years ago, brave men saved lives with limited equipment

Rescuing a woman with a child from a pillar and some Divyang individuals from a bus amid the Mithi river surge still sends shivers down the spine of retired Mumbai Fire Brigade chief Prabhat Rahangdale, even two decades after the July 26 deluge that paralysed Mumbai. On that day, Mumbai came to a standstill as an unprecedented 944 mm of rainfall within 24 hours, combined with high tides, triggered flash floods and landslides that claimed 450 lives. Rahangdale vividly recalls his team rescuing 300 people from areas within a 10-km radiusKurla West, BKC, and Kalinaby deploying kayaks and jet skis, typically reserved for adventure sports. "I've participated in thousands of rescue operations, but some incidents remain permanently etched in memory," he reminisced. At the time, the Fire Brigade and the city civic body lacked dedicated flood rescue teams, prompting Rahangdale to enlist personnel from an agency specialising in beach adventure activities. He and other officials travelled in

Mumbai on orange alert amid heavy rain; know the reason for this downpour

India Meteorological Department warns of flooding, strong winds and transport disruption in Mumbai as the city faces one of the season's most intense wet spells

Heavy rainfall hits parts of Mumbai; Andheri subway closed, flights hit

The India Meteorological Department issued a 'yellow alert' for Mumbai today as intense showers cause waterlogging, traffic jams, and flight disruptions

Mumbai weather update: IMD forecasts cloudy skies with intermittent rain

Humidity levels to stay high at around 83 per cent, adding to discomfort amid cloudy skies and passing showers

Heavy rains trigger yellow alert in Mumbai; Modak Sagar lake overflows

India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'yellow alert' for Mumbai and coastal Maharashtra following incessant rain. Overflowing lakes signal improving water reserves

IMD issues 'yellow alert' for Mumbai, thunderstorms, moderate rain likely

Incessant rain disrupts life in Mumbai; low-lying areas in the financial capital flooded, IMD issues 'yellow alert' as city already logs over half its annual rain

IMD issues 'yellow alert' in Delhi, Mumbai braces for heavy rainfall

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi as rain, lightning and gusty winds expected; orange alert for Mumbai on June 20 with heavy showers likely to continue through the week

Mumbai rains: 18 killed, travel hit, IMD issues red alert for Raigad

Relentless rains paralyse Mumbai, killing 18 and injuring 65, as IMD issues a red alert for Raigad and orange alerts for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar

Mumbai witnesses incessant rains; local trains, metro services affected

Incessant rains lashed Mumbai on Monday morning, inundating low-lying areas and disrupting road traffic, suburban trains and metro rail services, officials said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cloudy skies with the possibility of heavy rainfall at a few places in the city and suburbs in the next 24 hours. According to civic officials, the island city recorded an average rainfall of 95 mm, while the eastern and western suburbs recorded 58 and 75 mm rainfall, respectively, in 24 hours, ending at 8 am. A high tide of 4.21 metres is expected at 3.31 pm, followed by another high tide of 3.44 metres at 3.31 am on Tuesday. A low tide of 1.86 metres will occur at 9.41 pm, while a low tide of 1.33 metres is forecast at 9.10 am on Tuesday. The city and suburbs witnessed incessant rainfall, with intermittent spells of heavy showers that caused water-logging in several low-lying areas, officials said. Suburban train services on the Central and Western Railway were also

IndiGo issues travel advisory for passengers following heavy rain in Mumbai

In its travel advisory, IndiGo urged the passengers to take up additional time while planning their journey, as there may be possible flight delays

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, more showers likely, IMD issues 'yellow alert'

Parts of Mumbai received heavy rainfall overnight and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday predicted more showers at isolated places in the city and suburbs, civic officials said. The weather department sounded a 'yellow' alert for Mumbai, forecasting heavy showers at isolated places, and an 'orange' alert for neighbouring Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts, which are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. Parts of Mumbai witnessed heavy showers overnight along with thunder and lightning. The rains eased by morning, with only light showers, and no major waterlogging was reported. In the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Sunday, the island city received 31 mm rainfall, while the eastern and western suburbs recorded 21 mm and 20 mm rainfall, respectively, as per the civic officials. A high tide of 4.27 metres is expected at 2.52 pm on Sunday and a low tide of 1.91 metres at 8.55 pm. On Monday, there is forecast of a high tide of 3.55 metres at 2.37 am and a

Light rainfall likely in Mumbai today, yellow alert issued in Delhi

Delhi is set to see cloudy skies with moderate rainfall today. Thunderstorms and lightning are expected as well

Highlights: Mock drill in J-K, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Chandigarh on May 31

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IMD predicts heavy rain for Mumbai today; Delhi under yellow alert

Mumbai will see more rain and strong winds while Delhi expects thunderstorms, hot and humid conditions as IMD issues alerts for May 29

Mumbai braces for more intense rain, Delhi sees relief from heatwave

Heavy rain and widespread waterlogging disrupted flights and trains operations in Mumbai with several airlines such as IndiGo and Air India issuing a travel advisory

Mumbai rains highlights: Early arrival of monsoon to be blamed for mess, says Dy CM Eknath Shinde

Latest Mumbai rains highlights: Heavy rainfall battered Mumbai on Monday, affecting train and flight services and leaving several areas of the city waterlogged. Catch all the latest updates here

Mumbai on red alert as IMD predicts heavy rainfall; IndiGo issues advisory

Mumbai logged record May rainfall of 295 mm as the early southwest monsoon shatters seven-decade records; airlines warn of travel delays due to flooding

Delhi logs wettest May ever as more rain, thunderstorms expected: IMD

Delhi records 186.4 mm rain in May, the highest since 1901; IMD warns of more thunderstorms and gusty winds as extreme weather linked to climate variability

Mumbai rains: City hit by early monsoon chaos; parts of city under red, orange alert today

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai as the monsoon arrived 12 days early, causing waterlogging, flight delays, and local train disruptions. IMD has issued alerts across the city and surrounding districts.