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Thane: Quick thinking and timely intervention by two local youths saved the lives of two people trapped inside a near-submerged car at the waterlogged Nilje-Ghesar railway underpass in Thane district on Tuesday. A video of the two bravehearts swimming into the flooded underpass and rescuing the SUV driver and passenger has gone viral.Officials said the car got stranded in floodwaters around 4pm, as it unsuccessfully attempted to cross the underpass. It tilted dangerously with its bonnet submerged, while the rear end remained slightly above water. Inside the vehicle, the driver and passenger were unable to escape as the water levels rose around them. Onlookers panicked, but the two youths immediately jumped into the murky floodwater. They swam towards the car, and one of them climbed onto the vehicle's roof to push the elevated portion down. Their quick presence of mind helped stabilise the vehicle, allowing the stranded duo to roll down the windows and escape. Both victims were brought to safety, leaving the submerged vehicle behind.Constables from the nearest police station rushed to the spot and assisted in the rescue. A senior Thane police officer confirmed the sequence of events and lauded the bravery of the two local youths, whose daring act drew applause from the crowd gathered at the scene.Authorities have closed the Nilje-Ghesar underpass until the rainwater recedes and warned motorists against driving through submerged stretches. "In such situations, one should never attempt to drive through waterlogged stretches; it could turn fatal," the officer cautioned.Several parts of Kalyan-Dombivli and surrounding areas in Thane district experienced severe flooding on Monday and Tuesday due to relentless rainfall.
Mumbai: Maharashtra will connect the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi expressway corridor to the upcoming greenfield Vadhvan port, slated to be the country's biggest such facility, via the Nashik highway, the upcoming Delhi-Mumbai greenfield expressway corridor, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, the under-construction bullet train corridor, and the coastal road that is planned to be extended up to the port."The Prosperity corridor will have up to 500 MW to 1,000 MW capacity solar plant along it with 200 MW starting soon, besides a huge gas pipeline that will supply PNG not only to cities but also to power ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Heavy rain lashed the national capital on Tuesday, triggering traffic snarls, flooding underpasses and leaving thousands of commuters stranded on key stretches. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded Delhi to an orange alert -- a "be prepared" advisory -- warning of moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of up to 40 kmph. The downpour arrived less than a week after the southwest monsoon officially withdrew from the city on September 24, the earliest withdrawal since 2002. In 2024, the monsoon had withdrawn on October 2. Traffic snarled ac ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Incessant rainfall for over two days, which caused severe waterlogging, threw life out of gear in several parts of the capital city on Friday. Residents of several areas were left stranded in their homes as rainwater mixed with wastewater from nearby clogged drains gushed in. The most affected localities were Badagada, Laxmi Sagar, Nandan Vihar and Bomikhal, where clogged drains caused the rainwater to overflow and enter houses. Several people had to vacate their homes in anticipation of flooding."A few hours of rain and our houses were inundated. This is a recurring issue and des ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD/NEDW DELHI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - India on Wednesday opened all gates of major dams on rivers in its part of the Kashmir region following heavy rains, and warned neighbouring Pakistan of the possibility of downstream flooding, an Indian government source said. Pakistan said Islamabad received the warning, and subsequently issued an alert for flooding on three rivers which flow into the country from India. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan have been ravaged by intense monsoon rains and flood ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert' for Delhi on Thursday. Skies will remain generally cloudy, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected throughout the day. Residents should also brace for possible lightning and gusty winds ranging between 30-40 kmph, potentially reaching up to 50 kmph during heavier spells. A red alert is the highest level of weather warning, signalling extremely heavy rainfall. It indicates serious threats to life and property, with a high risk of widespread flooding, disruption of essential services, and possible evacuation orders. Showers ar ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
Mumbai: Senior BJP leader Ravindra Chavan is all set to become the next Maharashtra BJP chief as he filed his nomination for the post of party's state president on Monday. Mr. Chavan presented the nomination forms to Union Minister Kiran Rijiju, who has been appointed as a central observer for the elections by the BJP. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and outgoing party chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule were present on this occasion. With no other nomination being filed for the post, Mr. Chavan is certain to become the next state president of Maharashtra BJP, said party leaders. The ...Read More >
Mumbai: Hooliganism under the guise of Marathi pride will not be tolerated in the state, CM Fadnavis warned on Friday. He said police had registered an FIR and taken action in the Mira Road incident where a businessman was beaten up by MNS workers for not knowing Marathi.Speaking to the media, Fadnavis said beating up someone over language was wrong. "We are Marathi and are proud of the language. Insisting that a person speak in Marathi is not wrong, but beating up a businessman because he does not know it is wrong. Our Marathi-speaking people are doing business in different states, and if the ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) In fresh trouble for actor Dino Morea, investigators of the Enforcement Directorate on Friday searched his villa in Bandra West, Mumbai, and questioned him in connection with the Rs 65 crore Mithi River desilting scam, an official said. The model-turned-actor's villa witnessed hectic activity early morning as a fleet of vehicles carrying ED investigators arrived at the spot and took control of all mobile phones and prohibited residents from leaving the premises. The searches, conducted over alleged money laundering linked to the desilting scam, continued for h ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitten by a snake in Bilaspur, while one was killed after falling from a height, the State Emergency Oper ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai began its week under the grip of relentless rain and rising tides on Monday. The city recorded its first high tide of the day at 6:43 am, peaking at 3.89 metres, coinciding with heavy overnight showers that left large parts waterlogged. The tide has since been receding, with the lowest level of 2.1 metres expected at 12:45 pm, before another high tide of 3.36 metres at 6:13 pm. Waterlogging Reported Citywide The combination of intense rainfall and high tide conditions brought familiar monsoon woes to the city. Waterlogging was reported in several neighbourhoods, including King ...Read More >
One thousand water sprinklers are being deployed across the city, Rekha Gupta said (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Delhi will develop 10 Namo Van wooded areas to boost green cover and fight pollution * The government planted 70 lakh saplings this year to improve urban greenery * A dust mitigation plan and 1000 water sprinklers are deployed to ensure cleaner air Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Delhi government will ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Verma on Sunday joined officials in an exercise for the collection of Yamuna water samples in the Palla area of north Delhi, an official said. "Today, Yamuna was inspected in the Palla area, from where it enters Delhi. The water level and coastal condition were assessed through a boat with departmental officials," said a statement issued by the Minister's office. An official said the water samples taken from the Yamuna will be checked for quality and used to prepare a strategy to improve it further throughout the river's stretc ...Read More >
Deputy Commissioner Zain-ul-Abideen Memon on Monday inspected various pumping stations in the city to check drainage and dewatering arrangements following heavy monsoon rain HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Jul, 2025) Deputy Commissioner Zain-ul-Abideen Memon on Monday inspected various pumping stations in the city to check drainage and dewatering arrangements following heavy monsoon rain. Accompanied by Municipal Commissioner Zahoor Ahmed Lakhan and other concerned officials, ...Read More >
Pratapgarh: Heavy rainfall lashed several districts of Rajasthan, including Banswara and Pratapgarh on Friday. Waterlogging is reported in several areas of these districts. Chaotic scenes erupted at the Pratapgarh sub-district hospital after rainwater entered inside the building. The incident was recorded on camera, and the video soon went viral on social media. In the video shared by news agency PTI, it could be seen that patients are facing difficulties due to waterlogging. Patients and families express anger over repeated flooding and demand immediate action. Meanwhile, on Friday, Rajast ...Read More >
Nagpur: Motorists will have to endure at least three more months of rough rides through Pardi underpass, as waterlogging, further exacerbated by monsoon, has thrown a wrench in its usability -- with civic agencies now caught in a blame game over the unresolved issue. While Mahagenco maintains that the leaking pipeline at the Pardi underpass has been fixed, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) -- the agency responsible for the underpass -- continues to raise red flags. NHAI officials have expressed doubt over Mahagenco's claims, stating that the underpass remains waterlogged and the issu ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a decisive step to reduce urban flooding risks before the monsoon season, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) launched a significant anti-encroachment drive in Krishna Nagar, Saidabad, on Friday. HYDRAA's enforcement teams demolished illegal constructions built over stormwater drains, removing structures that were obstructing the natural flow of rainwater. Officials explained that such encroachments are a key cause of waterlogging and flash floods in several parts of Hyderabad during heavy rainfall. The operation was carried out under the superv ...Read More >
The Pragati Maidan-Bhairo Marg tunnel, part of the Pragati Maidan transit corridor in Delhi, is set for completion within eight to nine months following approval from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Delayed by a past flood and previous government inaction, the tunnel aims to ease commuter travel across key city areas. The completion of the Pragati Maidan-Bhairo Marg tunnel is on the fast track, with the project expected to be finished in eight to nine months after the Ministry of Hous ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to a drenched Monday after heavy overnight showers lashed the city, leading the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert early in the morning for the next few hours. The department cautioned of intense to very intense spells of rain with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph for the next three hours, urging residents to exercise caution. Details On Rainfall Data According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the city recorded heavy rainfall between midnight and 8 am on September 15. Bandra's Pali Chimbai area topped ...Read More >
Warangal: A heavy downpour lashed Telangana's Warangal city on Thursday morning, paralysing normal life within two hours. Several colonies were inundated as rainwater entered homes, while major roads turned into flowing streams, causing severe hardship to residents and commuters. The sudden and intense rainfall, triggered by Cyclone Montha, led to severe flooding in low-lying areas. In Papayyapet SC Colony, rainwater gushed into homes, damaging household essentials and leaving residents in distress. Roads across the city were completely submerged, with floodwater collecting under the Warang ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After several days of relentless rainfall left large swathes of Bengaluru submerged and its residents struggling with widespread disruption, the Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar has provided a comprehensive update on efforts to tackle the flooding crisis gripping the city. Significant strides have been made in addressing waterlogging across Bengaluru's most vulnerable areas, according to the latest briefing by Shivakumar. Operating from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) control centre, officials reported that around 70 per ...Read More >
New Delhi: Irrigation and flood control minister Parvesh Verma on Sunday conducted an extensive on-site inspection of the Yamuna River at Palla, the key entry point where the river enters Delhi from Haryana. Officials said the visit was aimed to assess the river's condition ahead of the peak monsoon period and review the preparedness of agencies responsible for flood control and drainage management.Accompanied by senior officials, the minister undertook a boat survey along the river stretch to evaluate water levels, flow patterns, and the integrity of embankments. A water sample was also colle ...Read More >
New Delhi: The famous orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala of Mumbai who operated on Rishabh Pant after a serious road accident in December of 2022 feels that although the somersaults by Pant are being done rather well, it is an unnecessary event. During his path back home in Roorkee in December 2022, Rishabh Pant was involved in an accident with his luxury car hitting a divider after which he sustained various injuries. He had been treated in Dehradun and then he was flown to Mumbai. Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala conducted a ligament reconstruction surgery on his right knee in the Kokilaben Dhi ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) A sudden spell of heavy rain battered Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening around 7 PM, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and a red alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD, in its latest advisory, warned that the weather system moving eastward is expected to bring moderate rainfall across most parts of the region, with isolated pockets likely to witness heavy downpours over the next two hours. Light to moderate rain was already underway in several eastern parts of Delhi by evening, and ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 15 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued a red alert for Mumbai as the city wakes to dark skies. The department warns of intense to very intense rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds between 30 to 40 kmph. Alongside, the Bombay Municipal Corporation has urged citizens to stay vigilant and made its emergency control room number 1916 available for assistance. Severe rains triggered widespread waterlogging and transport disruptions. Streets turned ...Read More >
In a letter dated October 13 addressed to the Chief Minister, the residents of the Varthur-Balagere-Panathur area, under the banner of the "Individual Tax Payers Forum", which represents income tax payers and advocates for their rights, alleged that they have been suffering due to "half-measured, unscientific, and poorly coordinated" road white-topping and stormwater drainage works carried out by municipal authorities in their areas. It said flooding continues to occur repeatedly in the locality ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: Raigad police beefed up security along the coastline after the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Delhi informed the ICG at Murud in Raigad district that a suspicious 'Pakistani' fishing boat has been spotted in the Arabian Sea about 3 nautical miles near Korlai Fort in Murud taluka on Sunday around 9pm. However, after a police probe, it was learnt that it was not a boat but a fishing net buoy or floater, which is attached to a fishing boat to keep the net afloat. The buoy had accidentally detached from some fishing boat and drifted away about five months ago, said Raigad superintendent of ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9: A sudden spell of heavy rain battered Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening around 7 PM, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and a red alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD, in its latest advisory, warned that the weather system moving eastward is expected to bring moderate rainfall across most parts of the region, with isolated pockets likely to witness heavy downpours over the next two hours. Light to moderate rain was already underway in several eastern parts of Delhi by evening, and conditions were ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BRS leaders on Thursday said that the breaking of gate number 9 rope in the Jurala project was a clear proof of the negligence of the Congress government. BRS senior leaders V Srinivas Goud and G Devi Prasad visited the Jurala project site on Thursday. Later, talking to the media, Srinivas Goud said that the Jurala project was in danger today because the Chief Minister, who cannot even lay a single brick, is not able to manage the existing project. The Revanth government's apathy in getting maintenance work done at the spillway despite knowing that floods will occur every year is c ...Read More >
Mumbai rain live updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert' for Mumbai, forecasting very heavy rainfall in the city and neighbouring areas over the next few hours. Continuous downpours on Monday morning led to waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several parts of the city. Mumbai Traffic Police announced the closure of Andheri Subway in the early hours after one to one-and-a-half feet of rainwater had accumulated....Read More In a nowcast issued at 8:30 am, the civic body warned of intense to very intense spells of rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by ...Read More >