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Nayonika Bose
She is a trainee correspondent with The Indian Express’ Mumbai bureau. She reports on civic and community issues. Tweets @nayonikakb
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Mumbai recorded above normal PM10 levels on 49 days from Feb to April: ReportSubscriber Only
June 11, 2025 23:11 IST
The data, analysed by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and released on Wednesday, showed that the monthly average of PM10.
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
After brief lull, rains set to return to Mumbai from tomorrowSubscriber Only
June 11, 2025 12:54 IST
The IMD has issued a yellow alert in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts after Thursday, stating the likelihood of heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds.
Wed, Jun 11, 2025
BMC to procure 5 handheld air quality monitoring devicesSubscriber Only
June 08, 2025 21:46 IST
Currently, Mumbai is home to nearly 25 monitoring stations of which 11 are operated by the MPCB, nine controlled by the SAFAR, while five are run by the BMC.
Sun, Jun 08, 2025
BMC to appoint CDOs to supervise maintenance of city’s public toiletsSubscriber Only
June 06, 2025 22:27 IST
The official, appointed on a contractual basis, will conduct inspections in slum areas and work in close coordination with Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) to assist them with their work.
Fri, Jun 06, 2025
Changing City: India’s first Mangrove Park getting ready in Mumbai’s Gorai, final work under progessSubscriber Only
June 06, 2025 14:22 IST
The park project, sprawling over 8 hectares in Gorai village, enable visitors to walk through the ecosystem and learn about the biodiversity found within mangroves and coastal systems.
Fri, Jun 06, 2025
BMC floats tender to appoint consultant for renewable hybrid energy project at Middle Vaitarna damSubscriber Only
June 05, 2025 00:29 IST
In the initial phase, the plants are estimated to save the civic body Rs 12.6 crore annually. As the project progresses, the BMC has charted plans to increase the capacity of the plant by accommodating more floating solar panels.
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
Eid al-Adha: BMC gears up as over 1.5 lakh animals arrive at Deonar abbatoirSubscriber Only
June 03, 2025 21:59 IST
Nearly 109 facilities have been earmarked for the religious slaughter of goats, while slaughter of buffaloes is only allowed within the premises of the abattoir.
Tue, Jun 03, 2025
Why have rains subsided in Mumbai after a historic early onset?Subscriber Only
June 03, 2025 16:55 IST
The IMD said Mumbai and its neighbouring districts will continue to experience only light showers for the next five days. Just a week ago, Mumbai witnessed its earliest onset of monsoon in decades.
Tue, Jun 03, 2025
Mumbai city wettest district this season so far, logs 3,025% of actual avg rainfallSubscriber Only
June 01, 2025 19:08 IST
Spurred by unseasonal showers and early onset of monsoon, records from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) show that Mumbai city district has recorded “large excess” in showers by 3,025 percent while the suburban district has recorded above normal rainfall by over 1,945 percent.
Sun, Jun 01, 2025
IMD Mumbai Director: ‘Monsoon patterns changed…heavy to very heavy rain likely for days’Subscriber Only
May 28, 2025 15:10 IST
Shubhangi Bhute, Director, IMD (Mumbai), speaks about the factors influencing the early arrival of monsoon and what Mumbai can expect going forward.
Wed, May 28, 2025
IMD forecast on heavy rains falls flat as Mumbai receives only minimal showersSubscriber Only
May 27, 2025 23:32 IST
A day after heavy rain battered the city on Monday, the IMD placed Mumbai under a yellow alert on Tuesday stating the possibility of 'heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning'.
Tue, May 27, 2025
79 cases of tree, wall collapses and short circuits as heavy rain pummels MumbaiSubscriber Only
May 26, 2025 17:42 IST
Records from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) showed that the heaviest downpour was logged in the island city division, with Nariman Point recording 252mm rain between 12 midnight and 11am on Monday, followed by 213mm at Byculla and 207mm at Colaba.
Mon, May 26, 2025
As early monsoon hits Mumbai, the key factor: Madden-Julian OscillationSubscriber Only
May 26, 2025 14:46 IST
Mumbai Monsoon 2025: This is the earliest that the monsoon has arrived in Mumbai. The normal date of monsoon onset in Mumbai is June 11. Here are the factors that led to this.
Tue, May 27, 2025
Mumbai gets 200 mm rain in many parts as monsoon arrives earliest in 75 years, Met dept issues red alertSubscriber Only
May 26, 2025 10:48 IST
With some parts of the city recording over 200 mm of rainfall between Sunday midnight and Monday afternoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded its forecast to a “red alert”.
Tue, May 27, 2025
Mumbai: Compound wall at Banganga tank heritage precinct collapses, none injuredSubscriber Only
May 26, 2025 00:50 IST
The retaining wall, which came crashing on Sunday, was attached to the illegal structures, which had been recently razed in a joint operation by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the GSB Temple Trust
Mon, May 26, 2025
BMC launches aquifer mapping project along Mithi river to enhance water supply resourcesSubscriber Only
May 25, 2025 22:28 IST
The study is in line with the National Aquifer Mapping and Management (NAQUIM) programme by the Central Ground Water Board, which was initiated by the Jal Shakti Ministry in 2012 to prepare the area specific groundwater management plans.
Sun, May 25, 2025
Monsoon arrives in Maharashtra, earliest in 35 yearsSubscriber Only
May 25, 2025 17:59 IST
Mumbai projected to see its earliest monsoon onset ever
Mon, May 26, 2025
BMC asks slum dwellers in landslide-prone areas to shift to safer locationsSubscriber Only
May 22, 2025 22:18 IST
During the course of heavy showers and strong winds in monsoons, several reports of house collapses, landslides, flooding are reported in the slums built along the hill slopes of the city.
Thu, May 22, 2025
Unusual May for Mumbai: 700% surplus rain, temperature dips; orange alert soundedSubscriber Only
May 22, 2025 01:46 IST
Amid the city receiving pre-monsoon spells over the past two weeks, the Colaba coastal observatory has received 108.1-mm rain so far, while the Santacruz station has recorded 110-mm this month.
Thu, May 22, 2025
As showers continue to lash the city, IMD says rain here to staySubscriber Only
May 20, 2025 23:57 IST
The showers are here to stay, according to weather experts, with a yellow alert of heavy rainfall and gusty winds sounded in Mumbai, alongside other parts of Maharashtra, until at least May 23.
Tue, May 20, 2025
Toddler among 6 killed after concrete slab collapses in Kalyan building; six injuredSubscriber Only
May 20, 2025 23:35 IST
he structure was evacuated in the aftermath of the mishap, with rescued families now relocated to a shelter home in a nearby school.
Tue, May 20, 2025
Powai lake cleaning: BMC finalises plans to install STP and lay sewage lines to divert waste waterSubscriber Only
May 20, 2025 22:35 IST
With rising urbanisation in areas around Powai lake, civic officials said that a large quantity of sewage is discharged into the lake which has also led to increase in vegetation like water hyacinth and other unwanted plants in the lake.
Wed, May 21, 2025
‘Only 4% of city gets 24/7 supply’: Report flags massive disparity in Mumbai’s water distributionSubscriber Only
May 20, 2025 22:33 IST
Amid the shortfall, slum pockets bear the highest brunt with the report finding that only 45 lpcd water is supplied in slums daily.
Tue, May 20, 2025
Maharashtra among top 10 heat risk prone states in country: StudySubscriber Only
May 20, 2025 21:23 IST
With urban and dense regions identified as most prone, residents in Mumbai were seen experiencing 15 more 'very warm nights', each summer in the past decade, as against the past three decades
Wed, May 21, 2025
Second highest active cases in Maharashtra as Covid marks an uptickSubscriber Only
May 20, 2025 00:00 IST
As of Monday, at least 257 active Covid cases have been recorded across the country with Maharashtra accounting for the second highest number of cases
Tue, May 20, 2025Journalism of Courage
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