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Mumbai, brace yourselves... There's more rain to come

Mumbai, brace yourselves... There's more rain to come

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The Indian Meteorological Department has said that that there has been a forecast for 'heavy to very heavy' rainfall across Konkan and Goa and it includes Mumbai as well.

Social media lends helping hand in reaching aid to Chennai flood-hit

Social media lends helping hand in reaching aid to Chennai flood-hit

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Cries of help were forwarded through the night, as Chennaiites, who waded through a similar nightmare in 2015, reconnected online again and formed citizen rescue groups to deal with emergencies.

Health dos and don'ts

Health dos and don'ts

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

Damaged meters to be replaced free: REL

Damaged meters to be replaced free: REL

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Contrary to a lot of speculation reported in certain sections of media, Reliance Energy on Tuesday clarified that customer do not have to pay any charge for replacing the meters damaged by rains.

Can Mumbai cope?

Can Mumbai cope?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Are we witnessing the slow demise of Mumbai as the financial capital of India?

Airport closed till 4 pm

Airport closed till 4 pm

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

Mumbai airport to be closed till 4 pm

Jankovic stuns Dementieva to enter semis

Jankovic stuns Dementieva to enter semis

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

That was the only match completed before rain wiped out the rest of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

Rains hit Konkan Railway services, 6000 passengers stranded in Maharashtra

Rains hit Konkan Railway services, 6000 passengers stranded in Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Nearly 6,000 passengers were stranded as train services on the Konkan Railway route in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district were suspended on Thursday after a river overflowed following heavy rains, while incessant downpour badly hit road and rail traffic in several parts of the state, including around Mumbai, as authorities called in NDRF to help the administration in rescue efforts.

Photos: Mumbai's wet and rainy day

Photos: Mumbai's wet and rainy day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The Santacruz weather station in the suburbs recorded 129.4 mm rain between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Thursday. The Colaba weather bureau in Island City reported 18.8 mm rain during the same period.

PHOTOS: 1st spell of monsoon shower submerges Mumbai

PHOTOS: 1st spell of monsoon shower submerges Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Eight people were killed and five injured in rain-related incidents across Maharashtra where several parts were lashed by heavy rains on Friday.

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

Rediff.com22 May 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that at least 72 people have died due to Cyclone Amphan and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the affected districts and provide help to 'rebuild those areas from scratch'

Heavy rains leave Mumbai waterlogged

Heavy rains leave Mumbai waterlogged

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Heavy rains in Mumbai caused major water logging in areas like Lower Parel on Saturday, leaving residents and commuters stranded, and causing a huge traffic gridlock.

Monsoon intensifies in Himachal, more rains to hit Delhi

Monsoon intensifies in Himachal, more rains to hit Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Heavy rain alert continued in Himachal Pradesh as the monsoon intensified in the various districts of the state.

Rains, thunderstorm bring temp down in Delhi; air, road traffic hit

Rains, thunderstorm bring temp down in Delhi; air, road traffic hit

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Heavy rains and thunderstorm on Monday brought Delhiites a much-needed respite from the lengthy spell of sweltering heat, but it also affected road and air traffic during the morning rush hours, and brought down houses and trees, leaving at least eight people injured.

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

The National Disaster Response Force, the Air Force and teams of other agencies have been pressed into service and they have so far rescued 214 stranded people. Over 6,200 people in the region have been shifted to safer places. Ten state highways and many roads have also been damaged.

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Northern Railways said it has cancelled around 17 trains and diverted around 12 others, while traffic has been suspended at four locations due to waterlogging.

Respecting Religious Sentiments Doesn't Mean Constructing 6-Lane Highways

Respecting Religious Sentiments Doesn't Mean Constructing 6-Lane Highways

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

In recent years, the twin demands of both religion and defence have been added to the development argument to sweep aside environmental and terrain considerations while undertaking infrastructure development in the Himalayan zone, points out former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; normal life hit

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; normal life hit

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Incessant rain has lashed parts of Mumbai on Tuesday morning, disrupting local train services and road traffic with water logging in several low-lying areas. The weatherman has predicted widespread rainfall in the state during the next 36 hours.

Heavy rains cripple Delhi-NCR; waterlogging disrupts traffic

Heavy rains cripple Delhi-NCR; waterlogging disrupts traffic

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The meteorological department has forecast more rains through the day and relative humidity at 100 per cent in Delhi.

Downpour batters Chennai, flood alert sounded

Downpour batters Chennai, flood alert sounded

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Chief Minister M K Stalin inspected several inundated areas here along with top officials including Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu and directed authorities to take swift action to drain flood water.

PHOTOS: Bengal flood situation turns grim, 1.19 lakh people affected

PHOTOS: Bengal flood situation turns grim, 1.19 lakh people affected

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Flood situation in south Bengal turned grim on Saturday with 1.19 lakh people taking shelter in relief camps in 12 districts of the state even as weatherman forecast more heavy rains in the next two days.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Red alert in Maharashtra, Gujarat as very heavy rains predicted

Red alert in Maharashtra, Gujarat as very heavy rains predicted

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in Maharashtra, Gujarat, west Madhya Pradesh and Goa in the next couple of days, the India Meteorological Department said.

Rain washes out Monday's CLT20 matches in Ahmedabad

Rain washes out Monday's CLT20 matches in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Both the matches on Monday's programme in the Champions League T20 tournament in Ahmedabad were washed out.

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

He also reclaims the number one world ranking from defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

PHOTOS: Mumbai slows down as rains lash city

PHOTOS: Mumbai slows down as rains lash city

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

On Thursday, the city witnessed traffic jams due to heavy rains.

Heavy rains in Thane cause landslides, wall collapse

Heavy rains in Thane cause landslides, wall collapse

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Multiple incidents of landslide, wall and bridge collapse were reported in Thane city and neighbouring Palghar district in Maharashtra which were lashed by heavy rains on Wednesday, officials said.

Mumbai: Heavy to very heavy rain predicted on Monday

Mumbai: Heavy to very heavy rain predicted on Monday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Districts like Thane and Palghar bordering Mumbai also have similar forecast of "heavy to very heavy rains" at few place for Monday, he said, adding that intensity of rains would come down from Tuesday onwards.

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Heavy rains on Wednesday morning caused water-logging in many areas and massive traffic jams in Hyderabad, leading to people stuck on the roads.

Assam floods: Villagers face grim odds; over 7.35 lakh affected

Assam floods: Villagers face grim odds; over 7.35 lakh affected

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The flood situation remained critical in Assam, affecting over 7.35 lakh people from 1,597 villages have been inundated by the surging waters.

Overnight spell of rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Overnight spell of rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

This is the second time in a week that the Karnataka state capital is witnessing such severe waterlogging.

Heavy downpour in AP; 10 killed in rain-related incidents

Heavy downpour in AP; 10 killed in rain-related incidents

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Ten people were killed in various rain-related incidents in Andhra Pradesh as incessant rains lashed the state for the third consecutive day on Thursday.

'This Isn't Like Any Other Election'

'This Isn't Like Any Other Election'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'We can't sit back clutching our memories of the riots. The country, the future of our children are more important.' Jyoti Punwani reports on an unusual election meeting in Mumbai.

Nagpur submerged after receiving 265 mm of rain in 9 hours

Nagpur submerged after receiving 265 mm of rain in 9 hours

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The highest 24-hour rain record in Nagpur stood at 304 mm, which was registered on July 12, 1994.

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Among the many reasons to watch Murder In Mahim is that it may be a chance to wipe out -- if it is achievable by a Web series -- the air of judgment towards those who do not conform to the majority's idea of normal, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

Heavy rains lash Maha, Konkan railway suspends ops

Heavy rains lash Maha, Konkan railway suspends ops

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were roped in to rescue hundreds of stranded people, they said.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

Mumbai likely to get heavy rains in next 2 days

Mumbai likely to get heavy rains in next 2 days

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Monsoon in Mumbai is likely to get stronger and the city may experience heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours, a senior MeT official said on Thursday.

Mumbai flooded after heavy downpour; rail, road, air traffic hit

Mumbai flooded after heavy downpour; rail, road, air traffic hit

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Suburban services were disrupted with trains on all the three lines -- western, central and harbour -- running late.