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The fear of the monsoon havoc hit Mumbaiites once again on Tuesday morning as rail and road traffic were stalled by waterlogging and two people were washed away by flood waters in suburban drains.
Worse, by evening, a harried Municipal Commissioner Jairaj Phatak had this to say: “In the low-lying country, The Netherlands, people have learnt to live with rains, as they cannot cope with the sit read more »
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Worse, by evening, a harried Municipal Commissioner Jairaj Phatak had this to say: “In the low-lying country, The Netherlands, people have learnt to live with rains, as they cannot cope with the sit read more »
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The early monsoon this year has brought good news for Mumbaiites: the six lakes on the outskirts supplying drinking water to the city are nearing maximum level.
While two of the lakes had reached the lowest drawable level in the beginning of June, four lakes have now crossed that mark.
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While two of the lakes had reached the lowest drawable level in the beginning of June, four lakes have now crossed that mark.
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Early monsoon may have led to slippery roads in Mumbai, but it has also driven down the constantly rising demand for electricity.
Even in the rest of Maharashtra, the power situation is improving as load-shedding levels have fallen to a new low in the past week.
The early onset of monsoon has meant a dramatic drop in demand for power in Mumbai. The city had touched a maximum demand of 2,92 read more »
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Even in the rest of Maharashtra, the power situation is improving as load-shedding levels have fallen to a new low in the past week.
The early onset of monsoon has meant a dramatic drop in demand for power in Mumbai. The city had touched a maximum demand of 2,92 read more »
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Travel advisories issued by the US government to its globe-trotting citizens are usually concerned with terrorist attacks or the outbreak of a deadly virus. However, this time around it's the monsoon in Mumbai and the BMC's handling of it that have got Uncle Sam worked up.
American citizens in Mumbai have been asked to follow "commonsense precautions", like avoiding low-lying areas that ap read more »
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American citizens in Mumbai have been asked to follow "commonsense precautions", like avoiding low-lying areas that ap read more »
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The children were employed to clear gutters along Tansa Pipe Road of silt and garbage.
As part of its preparations for the monsoons, the BMC will spend between Rs 30 to 35 crore to clean the storm water drains. At Ghatkopar, the children were being paid Rs 100. read more »
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As part of its preparations for the monsoons, the BMC will spend between Rs 30 to 35 crore to clean the storm water drains. At Ghatkopar, the children were being paid Rs 100. read more »
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This monsoon, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has assured that potholes will be repaired using foreign machines that will cut, clean and patch the potholes mechanically.
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After traces of thunder-cloud formation were found in Santacruz on Saturday morning, the Met department forecast showers through the city for the next two weeks. But officials say the arrival of the monsoons will not happen till June 10. The earlier forecast date for the monsoons to begin was May 29.
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This monsoon, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will rope in a brand new slew of initiatives to cause minimum inconvenience to citizens during emergencies or major floods.
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Fed up of potholes that crop up time and again during the monsoons inspite of being repeatedly filled up, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will use a new technology this monsoon to ensure smoother roads for the citizens.
“This year, we will try to give better roads to citizens in the monsoon. All the roads cannot be included in the first year as we are in the process of examining t read more »
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“This year, we will try to give better roads to citizens in the monsoon. All the roads cannot be included in the first year as we are in the process of examining t read more »
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The monsoon may be a few months away, but residents of the financial capital would do well to start praying for abundant rains this year.
For, in a first in the city’s water supply history, the water level in the Bhatsa dam — it accounts for 60 per cent of Mumbai’s water supply — is nearly 14 metres lower than the average level for this time of the year.
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For, in a first in the city’s water supply history, the water level in the Bhatsa dam — it accounts for 60 per cent of Mumbai’s water supply — is nearly 14 metres lower than the average level for this time of the year.
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Mumbaikars will have to wait slightly longer to avail of a more efficient Area Traffic Control (ATC) service that was to be completed in March.
The project will take a couple of months longer than expected because of delays caused by monsoon and resistance from local residents.
Work on phase 1 of the ATC began in October. But so far, only 17 of the 53 junctions have been completed. "The p read more »
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The project will take a couple of months longer than expected because of delays caused by monsoon and resistance from local residents.
Work on phase 1 of the ATC began in October. But so far, only 17 of the 53 junctions have been completed. "The p read more »
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided repair potholes in city roads before monsoon. The civic body will spend Rs 407 crore for the project in the coming year.
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The lakes in and around Bombay have been a source for both water supply for the city’s thirsty citizens as well as being popular picnic spots for tired citizens.rnWith the monsoon season nearing the end, it appears that Bombay may be facing water woes. The city has had an average spell of rains this year, though the BMC believes the water supply to be just right to take the people of Bombay
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Come October, residents of Navi Mumbai, Thane and Mumbai suburbs like Bhandup and Mulund may face load-shedding with power consumption expected to increase on account of post-monsoon heat and use of water pumps for irrigation in rural areas.
Despite being in the category of urban areas, these cities and suburbs witnessed power outages before monsoon, ranging from four to eight hours a day. In read more »
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