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Cyclone Tauktae LIVE: PM announces Rs 1,000-cr relief package for Gujarat

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Cyclone Tauktae: Mumbai records highest ever 24-hour rain in May

Mumbai received 230 mm rainfall due to the cyclonic storm Tauktae, with a weather expert claiming it to be the highest 24-hour downpour in May in the recorded history. According to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Mumbai centre, the Santacruz observatory (representative of suburbs) recorded 230.3 mm rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Tuesday. Besides, the Colaba observatory (representative of south Mumbai) recorded 207.6 mm rain during the same period. As per the IMD's calculations, rainfall above 204.5 mm is considered as extremely heavy, "Mumbai (Santacruz): 230 mm in last 24 hrs due to cyclone effect, this is the highest 24hrs rain in Mumbai in May in the recorded history. #CycloneTauktae," Vineet Kumar, a researcher on cyclones in the north Indian Ocean at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune, tweeted on Tuesday. The IMD's head SID, Climate Research & Services at Pune, K S Hosalikar retweeted Kumar's post. Gusty winds a

Maharashtra CM asks officials to be alert as fresh rains predicted

People in flood-prone areas should be shifted to safer locations by taking them into confidence, he said

Bombay High Court suspends hearings as heavy rains lash Mumbai

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday suspended its hearings scheduled for the day, including all virtual hearings, in view of the heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs

Heavy rain in Mumbai disrupts suburban rail services on Central Railway

Suburban rail services on Central Railway have been affected due to continuous heavy rains in several parts of Mumbai

Heavy to very heavy rains, gusty winds likely in Mumbai, nearby areas: IMD

Mumbai and neighbouring Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours with gusty winds, a senior IMD official said

Moderate to heavy rains predicted in Mumbai, Thane over next 24 hours

Mumbai, Thane NM recd mod to hvy- wide spread RF in 24 hrs with 1,2 stns crossing 120 mm too

LIVE updates: Flood-like situation in Gujarat, Odisha after heavy rainfall

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LIVE: Raised issues of principles before Cong leadership, says Sachin Pilot

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JNPT crane insurance covers full replacement along with loss of business

Clearing of damaged cranes alone to take over a month

In pictures: Mumbai gets highest downpour of season on Wednesday

Several roads and areas in south Mumbai, which never witnessed water-logging in the past, were flooded and scores of vehicles, including BEST buses, were stranded on roads

Heavy rains in Mumbai hinder JNPT's insurance survey of damaged cranes

Port is currently more focused on checking if the other six cranes are functioning properly; survey team will visit facility on Friday

Intense rainfall with strong winds likely in Mumbai today, says IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted intense rainfall over Mumbai during the next 3 hours

Mumbai gets highest downpour of season in 12 hours with 215.8 mm rains

Several roads and areas in south Mumbai, which never witnessed water-logging in the past, were flooded and scores of vehicles, including BEST buses, were stranded on roads

Malls in Mumbai resume operations after four months; rains hinder footfall

Even as torrential rains lashed the city, the malls in Mumbai witnessed 15-20 per cent footfall on Wednesday, on opening after a gap of over four months.

Extremely heavy rains to continue in Mumbai until morning of August 6: IMD

On Wednesday, incessant heavy rainfall and strong winds battered Mumbai and neighbouring Thane and Palghar districts, disrupting suburban train and bus services

Heavy rain to continue in Mumbai, neighbouring areas until tomorrow: IMD

On Wednesday, incessant heavy rainfall and strong winds battered Mumbai and neighbouring Thane and Palghar districts, disrupting suburban train and bus services

Rain coverage healthy so far despite dark clouds of Covid-19: CRISIL DRIP

State-wise, rains have been above normal in major crop-producing states except Rajasthan

IMD forecasts 'extremely heavy' rainfall in Mumbai, Pune for Wednesday

The red alert was issued for the second consecutive day as rains have been lashing Mumbai and adjoining districts since Tuesday night

Incessant showers in Mumbai, IMD says 268.6 mm rain recorded in Santa Cruz

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded 268.6 cm of rain in Mumbai's Santa Cruz, 252.2 mm in Colaba and 175 mm in Basai on Tuesday, following incessant rainfall in the city.Many areas, including King's Circle and Santa Cruz, were flooded with rainwater.Special suburban train services between Bandra and Churchgate by the Western Railway were suspended in the city due to waterlogging caused by the incessant rainfall.Bus and train services were halted and altered in Mumbai owing to persistent rain on Tuesday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) informed, while also appealing to offices in the city to remain shut.Earlier, the IMD predicted a high tide of 4.45 metres at 12:47 pm in Mumbai."Mumbaikars are requested not to venture out unless extremely necessary & stay away from the shore & waterlogged areas," the BMC tweeted.