Mindless speeding on the Pune-Mumbai expressway has snuffed out yet another life. But, in a month's time, the cases have increased by 200 per cent and the area currently has three times more cases since then.
As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. (IANS)The Central Railway has terminated trains on the Thane-CSTM corridor. IANS reports that the rain fury has claimed 39 lives across the state. More than 1000 nearby residents had been evacuated earlier, and no injuries were reported.A beautiful sky on Tuesday at the Godrej compound in Ghatkopar was like a scene out of a painting The SpiceJet aircraft is surrounded by airport staff as it lies stranded off the tarmac at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on July 2, 2019 People walk through the flooded railway tracks during rains, at Mumbai's Sion station, on July 1, 2019. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took stock of railway traffic, road traffic movement, and areas where more focus and assistance is required, with BMC and Mumbai Police officials at the BMC Disaster Management control room.In good news for Mumbai, the two lakes supplying the city's water, Tulsi and Vihar, got 504 mm and 320 mm respectively in the last 24 hours. However, due to bunching of trains, the bunched locals are being gradually cleared. A 41-year-old man from Bhandup in Mumbai was killed and two others s The 24-rainfall accumulation forecast till Tuesday morning.A view of the water-logged Matunga Market after heavy rains in Mumbai, on July 1, 2019. For the same period, Colaba station recorded 92.6 mm. Correct reporting happens rarely nowadays.. The red warning continues for Thane and Palghar.Maximum rainfall accumulation, however, will not be in Mumbai, but in Vidarbha due to the approaching low-pressure over the Bay of Bengal. In the past four hours, Panvel (61.8 mm), Malad west (48.8 mm) and Chembur (29 mm) got the most rainfall.The city transport undertaking BEST has diverted 57 buses on 10 routes due to waterlogging.Congestion and waterlogging are slowing down road traffic across Mumbai in the following areas.The late spell of rain has taken Maharashtra's June rainfall deficit to 25%, according to IMD data. Palghar in Maharashtra has reportedly received over 350 mm of rainfall over the past 24 hours. The intensity could rise briefly again on Friday. Also, heavy to very heavy rain is forecast at isolated places of Mumbai on Wednesday. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. According to the police, the woman has been identified as Yasmita Salunke, a teacher and resident of Vakratunda Palace building in Bhandup (West). The rainfall across inland Maharashtra will increase this week as the low pressure over the Bay of Bengal approaches.Quoting an official, The Times of India says that flights to and from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were delayed by 35 minutes owing to heavy rain and low visibility.In its latest weather update, the IMD's Mumbai office says that 'intermittent rain or showers are likely in the city and suburbs with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places', over the next 48 hours. Harbour trains will ply up to Bandra. The National Disaster Relief Force and armed forces have started to provide relief at affected areas.The Weather Channel forecasts suggest that rains and thunderstorms will continue along the west coast, from across Konkan to Kerala, due to moist onshore winds.
In nearby Goa, the deficit was 13%, and in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh the shortfall was 25% and 42% respectively.Onshore winds caused by a low-pressure area located over the western coast of Maharashtra are likely to cause heavy rain and thunderstorms over the region, says the latest weather forecast by The Weather Channel. 'A senior IMD official, KS Hosalikar, said on social media that Bandra, with 194 mm, Chembur (188.2 mm) and Worli (151.8 mm) got the most 24-hour rainfall until Monday morning.