Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane on Monday asked officials to submit a development plan (DP) for Mumbai's water metro project within three months, reported the PTI. Kerala-based Kochi Metro Rail Corporation Limited, which was given the task of conducting a survey to start a water metro in Mumbai, submitted its report to Nitesh Rane during the day. The project will create an alternative transport system in Mumbai and work on it should start as soon as possible, Nitesh Rane said. "The development plan for the water metro should be submitted within three months. There are huge opportunities for water transport in Mumbai, especially in Bandra, Worli, Versova, south Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. These opportunities should be fully considered while choosing the routes of the water metro," he said, according to the PTI. Routes with maximum passengers and maximum benefits should be selected, while ticket prices should be affordable, he added. "The water metro will be a good option to connect suburbs with the city of Mumbai and south Mumbai with Navi Mumbai. A development plan should be prepared considering all these aspects. The jetty and metro terminal should be developed on the lines of the metro. Water metro should be connected with other modes of transport," Rane said, as per the PTI. The Kochi Metro Rail Corporation report has mentioned the construction of a total of 29 terminals and has also selected 10 routes. The project, which will include the construction of facilities for passengers at the jetty terminal, purchase of boats etc, will entail a total expenditure of Rs 2500 crore. Commuters urge Metro links from MMR towns to Mumbai The local train network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) beyond Thane is saturated, and the need of the hour is to quickly create alternatives for commuters. Passenger associations have stressed the need to finish the Metro network linking the MMR to Mumbai and consider a rapid rail transit system and wider Metro network like the one that serves both Delhi and its adjoining satellite cities. “The government needs to take up work on Metro connecting to Mumbai along the corridors of the MMR. Work on the Mumbai network is happening on priority, and areas like Badlapur, Ambernath and Asangaon need to be brought under the Metro network linking them to Mumbai. That would be the only alternative,” Rajesh Mithwala, a commuter, said. Status of MMR Metro lines Line 4: Work on the 10-km section from Thane to Kasarvadavli, which comprises 10 stations, is nearing completion. Line 4A: Work on the 2.7-km line, between Kasarvadavli and Gaimukh, which comprises two stations, is nearing completion. Train trials begin in August. Line 5: The vital 24.9-km stretch comprises 15 stations and links Thane to Kalyan via Bhiwandi. The 11.9-km Thane-Bhiwandi section comprising six stations will be completed by December 2026, and the Bhiwandi-Kalyan one will be finished by June 2029. Line 9: The project connects Dahisar to Mira Bhayander. Its first phase, a 4.5-km section with four stations, will be commissioned by the year-end. The second one, a 4.6-km section comprising four stations between Kashigaon and Mira-Bhayander, will be commissioned by December 2026. Line 10: Tendering is in progress for this metro line, which links Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk in Mira Road. Line 12: Work has started on the line last year with decent progress. (with PTI inputs)
16 June,2025 09:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reported a noticeable rise in monsoon-related diseases across Mumbai in June 2025, compared to the same period last year. The city has so far witnessed 443 malaria and 93 dengue cases this month apart from other Vector borne diseases. While 1,612 cases of Malaria were reported between January and May 2024, a total of 1,973 cases were reported this year in the same period. In terms of Dengue cases, 347 cases were reported in the same period this year against 338 cases reported in the same period last year. The number of Chikungunya cases have seen massive increase with 115 cases reported in the first five months of this year against just 21 cases that were reported last year in the first five months of 2024. The BMC further informed that a total of 17,68,594 people from 3,70,928 houses were surveyed to conclude this data. This apart, of 34,557 breeding sources inspected, anopheles mosquito breeding was detected in 2,935 sources. Furthermore, of 5,40,534 and 5,80,832 houses and containers inspected, respectively, aedes mosquito breeding was detected in 12,454 sources. As a preventative measure, the city civic body conducted fogging activity at 25,110 building premises across the city. BMC’s advisory 1. Advisory for prevention of vector-borne diseases - Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya - Due to intermittent rainfall, citizens are advised to ensure that there is no stagnant water in or around their homes and in the vicinity of buildings. It is important to note that mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, as female mosquitoes lay their eggs there. Therefore, any stagnant water found should be drained immediately, and special care should be taken. - Avoid collecting items like old tires, water tanks, pipes, plastic containers, etc., as water can accumulate in such clutter and become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. - Use mosquito nets or mosquito repellent products, especially when sleeping during the day and at night. - If you develop a fever, immediately contact the nearest BMC-operated Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Aapla Dawakhana or BMC hospital for prompt and complete treatment. 2. Advisory for prevention of Leptospirosis - If waded through stagnant rainwater, take prophylactic treatment as recommended by a physician within 72 hours. - Avoid wading in rain waters/ flood waters. - During heavy rain avoid walking barefoot. Whenever possible wear gum boots. 3. Precautionary measures for waterborne diseases (Gastro, Hepatitis, Typhoid) - Avoid consuming street / uncovered food to prevent Gastro. - Wash hands or use hand sanitizer before eating. - Drink boiled water. 4. Advisory for Prevention of Covid-19 - Follow proper cough etiquette. - Wash hands frequently with soap and water. - Take proper nutrition and adequate rest. - High-risk individuals, especially those with low immunity (e.g., cancer patients, elderly people, and those with diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, etc.), should take extra precautions.
16 June,2025 08:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will impose a complete shutdown of water supply in certain parts of the K-West Ward (Andheri West, Vile Parle West, Oshiwara, Juhu, Versova, and Jogeshwari West) from 2 pm on Thursday to 1 am on Friday. The 11-hour water cut has been imposed to undertake valve replacement and repair work on key pipelines in Andheri (West). The work involves the repair of a 1,350-mm diameter flow control valve on the Bandra water pipeline under the Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge in Andheri (West), and the replacement of a 900-mm diameter butterfly valve on the Versova water pipeline. Due to the shutdown of these pipelines, water supply will be fully suspended in the following areas: Vile Parle (West) Lallubhai Udyan, Lohia Nagar, Parle Gaothan, Milan Subway, Juhu Vile Parle Development Scheme, Juhu Gaothan No 3, VM Road, Vile Parle (West), Moragaon, Juhu Gaothan 1 and 2. (Regular supply timing: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm) Andheri (West) Gilbert Hill, Juhu Gully, Dhangarwadi, and Sagar City Society. (Regular supply timing: 10 pm to 12:30 am) The Mumbai civic body has appealed to residents to use water sparingly during this period. Several parts of Thane to face 12-hour water cut on Thursday; full list of affected areas here The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said that certain parts of the city will face a 12-hour water cut, starting 9 am on Thursday. The decision has been taken owing to the essential repair work undertaken by the Shahad Temghar Water Supply Authority (STEM) Authority. During this period, the Thane Municipal Corporation will manage water supply through its own sources, with a phased approach to ensure partial water availability across the city. The affected areas are as follows: Ghodbunder Road Patlipada Pawar Nagar Kothari Compound Azad Nagar Dongripada Waghbil Anand Nagar Kasarvadavali Owale Apart from these areas, certain parts of Samta Nagar, Ritu Park, Siddheshwar, Eternity, Johnson, Jail, Saket, Uthalsar, Retibandar, Kalwa, and Mumbra will also experience a water cut from 9 pm until 9 am on Friday. During this period, the Thane civic body has appealed to residents to store adequate water in advance and avoid wastage. It further stated that the supply might be available at a lower pressure for one-two days after the repairs are completed.
16 June,2025 08:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra on Monday reported 34 new Covid-19 cases, with 12 of them in Mumbai alone, taking the number of positive patients since January 2025 to 2,041 in the state, the public health department's bulletin said. Mumbai has been seeing a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases. With addition of fresh cases reported on June 16, the total number of positive patients in Mumbai since January 2025 now stands at 863, the bulletin stated. According to the state’s health department bulletin, all patients so far have reported only mild symptoms. Since January 2025, a total number of 28 deaths have been reported in the state, out of which 27 were with comorbidities and one with other disease, officials said. Of these, 29 patients had serious underlying health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, lung disease, or stroken and one patient, a woman, had symptoms of fever and shortness of breath, the health department's bulletin stated on Monday. It said that as of June 16, 2025, a total of 21,951 Covid-19 tests have been conducted in the state since January, with 2,041 people testing positive. Of these, 1,500 patients have already recovered, bringing the recovery rate to 73.49 per cent. On June 16, Mumbai reported 12 Covid-19 cases, Thane-1, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation-1 , Pune Municipal Corporation -7, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation -1, Satara-1, Sangli Municipal Corporation-1, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation-7, Amaravati-1, Amaravati Municipal Corporation-1, and Nagpur-1. The bulletin further said that the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) has been actively monitoring patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI). As per recent state-level review instructions: - Regular ILI/SARI surveillance must continue in all districts. - 5 per cent of ILI patients and 100 per cent of SARI patients must be tested for Covid-19. - All positive samples should be sent for Whole Genome Sequencing to track variants. - Public hospitals and medical colleges must stay updated with testing and treatment facilities. "Covid-19 is a viral disease. Currently, ILI /SARI surveillance is being done in Maharashtra. During the survey, such patients are tested for Covid. These Covid patients are being treated regularly after positive report. There is gradual but definite increase in Covid patients in Maharashtra. Covid patients are showing mild symptoms. Covid testing and treatment facilities are available through the Public Health Department. The public is appealed not to panic," the health department bulletin said.
16 June,2025 07:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will now deliver subsidised travel passes directly to schools and colleges, eliminating the need for queuing up at depots or pass centres, state Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said. "Students will get ST passes directly at their schools," said Sarnaik, announcing the "ST Pass Directly to Your School" campaign that kicked off on June 16. He said that the Maharashtra government currently offers a 66.66 per cent concession on ST bus fares for students travelling between home and educational institutions. Under the new scheme, students only have to pay 33.33 per cent of the fare to receive a monthly ST travel pass. In addition, all students up to class 12 are provided free passes under the "Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar" scheme, aimed at promoting uninterrupted education, the MSRTC chairman stated on Sunday. "Until now, students had to go to ST pass centres or depots, often in groups, and stand in long lines to collect their passes. This would lead to a waste of academic hours. With this new approach, ST employees will visit schools and colleges and distribute the passes directly, based on the student list provided by the institutions," the state transport minister said, adding that this innovative step will benefit lakhs of students across Maharashtra, according to the PTI. Meanwhile on Monday, Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) schools as the city celebrated Praveshotsav (Admission Day) with great joy and enthusiasm. Local leaders, school authorities, and officials warmly welcomed the students, making the start of the academic year memorable. Pratap Sarnaik, MP Naresh Mhaske, MLAs Sanjay Kelkar and Rajesh More, along with former public representatives and senior municipal officials, visited several schools to greet the students. To mark the beginning of the new academic year, a special initiative was organised by the Thane Municipal Corporation to inspect schools, distribute textbooks, and celebrate Admission Day. Pratap Sarnaik visited Thane Municipal Corporation's School No. 44 in Vartak Nagar area of the city, where he distributed books and interacted with students, encouraging them for the academic journey ahead. Senior TMC officials also visited over 100 schools under the 'Adopt a School' initiative to monitor facilities and support school staff.
16 June,2025 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs many as 18 persons have died and 65 suffered injuries due to rain-related incidents in Maharashtra since 1 June 2025, officials said, as reported by PTI. The 18 tragic deaths occurred due to heavy rainfall. The deaths and injuries were reported in various incidents triggered by the rains, including road accidents, falls from bridges, drownings, lightning strikes, and fire, the State Disaster Management Authority said in a report. The report also stated that, in addition to the 18 human deaths, there were around six cattle deaths during the period. The report, issued by the authorities, said: "Eighteen persons have died in rain-related incidents in the state since 1 June." The southwest monsoon actively caused showers across the entire state in the past 24 hours, leading to water-logging in several areas. Various places such as Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and Raigad districts recorded very heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours, the disaster management authority added. Addressing the Mumbai rains, the IMD on Tuesday stated that Mumbai city received 31 mm of rainfall, western suburbs received 56 mm, and eastern suburbs received 44 mm. Andheri subway video shows garbage strewn all over after heavy rains continue to lash Mumbai, exposing poor drainage and cleanup.VC: Special arrangement#andheri #BMC #mumbairains #mumbaimonsoon #rains #monsoon2025 #mumbainews #mumbai #andherisubway pic.twitter.com/Du24HaPaed — Mid Day (@mid_day) June 16, 2025 Furthermore, incessant rains lashed Mumbai on Monday morning, inundating low-lying areas. It has also been reported that the Konkan region and other parts of Maharashtra have been receiving heavy rainfall for the past few days. The intense rain has resulted in loss of life. Moreover, the Meteorological Department has issued a red alert predicting extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Raigad and in the ghat areas of Pune and Satara districts in the next 16 hours, and an orange alert for Mumbai. The India Meteorological Department also issued a warning for the next five days starting from 16 June 2025, stating: "Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Raigad district, along with the ghat areas of Pune and Satara districts." Apart from the red alert for Raigad district, an orange alert has also been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts. The Konkan region, as well as Amravati, Bhandara, Gondia, and Nagpur districts under the Vidarbha region, have also been warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall by the IMD.
16 June,2025 06:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA portion of the road near Thakurdwar signal in Girgaon caved in on Monday morning, trapping the rear left wheel of a BEST bus.The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. as the Route No. 121 bus (Bus No. 6232) from Backbay Depot was on its way to J. Mehta Marg.The cave-in happened at a spot where metro construction work is currently underway. A Metro Line 3 crane (MH01 EN-0039) stationed nearby lifted the stuck bus at 10:45 AM, and the bus was sent back to Backbay Depot by 11:00 AM. "Water ingress was observed in the basement pit of the proposed Girgaon rehabilitation building, likely due to a nearby utility leakage. This seems to have caused ground loss, forming a cavity that was not visible on the surface. In the morning, one tyre of a BEST bus sank in this area, which was retrieved shortly later. MMRCL is actively coordinating with BMC officials to trace and address any leakages from the water main, sewer main, or storm water drain (SWD) network. Necessary measures are being taken to reinstate the affected road section at the earliest and to prevent any recurrence," MMRCL said in a statement. A portion of Babasaheb Jaykar Marg in Girgaon caved in on Monday morning, causing the rear wheel of a BEST bus to get stuck in the sunken area.Fortunately, no injuries were reported.Via: Eeshanpriya MSVC: Special arrangement#Mumbai #BMC #BESTBus #MumbaiRoads #MumbaiNews pic.twitter.com/bUaFwRFfzk — Mid Day (@mid_day) June 16, 2025 No one was injured in the incident, and the bus did not suffer major damage. Although the bus had stalled at the location, it was still operational. Due to the incident, from 09:45 AM, the route for Bus No. 121 was diverted as follows: Up Direction: Kalaniketan – right turn – Metro – left turn – JSS Road – right at Thakurdwar Junction – continue on designated route. Down Direction: Thakurdwar Junction – right turn – JSS Road – Girgaon Church – left turn – Rajaram Mohan Roy Road – Charushila Gupte Chowk – left turn – M.K. Road – then follow the regular route. The BMC control room confirmed the development, adding that further details are awaited as officials assess the situation. Back in April, mid-day had reported that Mumbai resembled a chaotic treasure hunt, with almost every street and bylane dug up for road concreting, Metro work, utility repairs, or long-neglected infrastructure projects that had suddenly resurfaced. In many parts of the city, roads were freshly concreted only to be dug up again to lay amenities that were previously overlooked. Officials monitoring the works claim there’s “method in the madness,” and that small stretches are being taken up one at a time. But the sheer scale of this operation is taking a massive toll on citizens, from walkers and motorists to the elderly and disabled. Emergency vehicles are forced to take long diversions, delaying response times. In many areas, hospital access roads are dug up with no viable alternative routes. Despite the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, which mandates accessible infrastructure, Mumbai’s footpaths and streets remain largely non-compliant. For the city’s 4 lakh-plus disabled residents, navigating this mess has become nearly impossible. Experts say the lack of underground ducting for utilities is a key issue. Explaining the rationale behind the project, officials said that due to Mumbai’s heavy rainfall, traditional asphalt roads frequently develop potholes. In contrast, concrete roads last for at least 20 years, whereas asphalt roads typically last up to five years. Moreover, repairing potholes during the monsoon adds to maintenance costs.
16 June,2025 05:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSThe Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said that certain parts of the city will face a 12-hour water cut, starting 9 am on Thursday. The decision has been taken owing to the essential repair work undertaken by the Shahad Temghar Water Supply Authority (STEM) Authority. During this period, the Thane Municipal Corporation will manage water supply through its own sources, with a phased approach to ensure partial water availability across the city. The affected areas are as follows: Ghodbunder Road Patlipada Pawar Nagar Kothari Compound Azad Nagar Dongripada Waghbil Anand Nagar Kasarvadavali Owale Apart from these areas, certain parts of Samta Nagar, Ritu Park, Siddheshwar, Eternity, Johnson, Jail, Saket, Uthalsar, Retibandar, Kalwa, and Mumbra will also experience a water cut from 9 pm until 9 am on Friday. During this period, the Thane civic body has appealed to residents to store adequate water in advance and avoid wastage. It further stated that the supply might be available at a lower pressure for one-two days after the repairs are completed. Mumbai civic body to start releasing reserve lake water today The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that it will start releasing reserve water stock from lakes from June 16 to meet the city’s demands of drinking water supply. As of June 13, the water levels in the seven lakes are at 9.21 per cent, or 133,364 million litres. At full capacity, the lakes carry a total of 1,447,363 ML (million litres) of water. The seven lakes that supply drinking water to Mumbai are Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi. Of the three lakes located on the Vaitarna river (Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna, and Modak Sagar lakes), the BMC on Thursday stopped using water from the Upper Vaitarna lake, located at the highest elevation on the river. The required amount of water has been transferred from the Upper Vaitarna to the lower lakes of Middle Vaitarna and Modak Sagar for supply to the city. This supply will suffice for the next two days, following which, reserve water stock will be used from the Upper Vaitarna Lake from June 16 onwards. The Upper Vaitarna Lake comes under the state government, and a specific amount of water is allotted to the BMC for use annually, according to information from the hydraulics department. Over the past 24 hours, the catchment areas of these lakes have received 103 millimetres of rainfall.
16 June,2025 05:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring the early hours on Monday, a major accident was narrowly avoided after a dumper lost control and crashed into the divider. The dumper, while crashing, hit a streetlight pole near Patlipada Bridge on Ghodbunder Road in Thane (West). Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. As per the Disaster Management Cell, information regarding the incident was received around 6:55 am from the Thane Traffic Police Control Room. The dumper was travelling from Ghodbunder towards Thane when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle near the Patlipada Bridge and it collided with the central road divider and struck a streetlight pole, which subsequently collapsed onto the road. The officers from the city traffic police, Kasarvadavali Police, and T.M.P. Electricity Department arrived at the site to manage the situation with a Hydra crane. Soon after the incident, the electricity staff disconnected the power supply and removed the fallen pole from the road. However, the traffic moving from Thane towards Ghodbunder slowed significantly due to the obstruction, causing a 40-minute traffic buildup in the area. After which the dumper was successfully towed to the side of the road, clearing the way for smooth vehicle movement. Authorities, while addressing the accident, said that there were no casualties or injuries reported in the accident. In the mean time, Thane City Traffic Police monitored the situation on the ground, helping restore order and regulating vehicle movement while the recovery was underway. While the exact reason for the accident is being investigated, preliminary reports suggest that it could have been an error from the driver or a brake failure. No official statement has been released by the dumper’s owner as of now. This incident is a reminder of the need for strict vehicular safety and maintenance protocols, especially for heavy transport vehicles operating in densely populated urban corridors. Fire in Daund-Pune shuttle train, no casualty A fire broke out in the lavatory of the moving Daund-Pune shuttle train on Monday morning after a passenger allegedly threw a lighted cigarette in a dustbin. The passenger was held later, an official said, adding that the blaze was quickly doused and no one was injured in the incident. The incident caused panic among passengers. (with PTI inputs)
16 June,2025 04:12 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentOn Monday, Mumbai is experiencing generally cloudy skies with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rainfall at a few places across the city and its suburbs. The India Meteorological Department's Colaba observatory recorded 100 mm of rainfall, while the Santacruz station logged 86 mm. Thane recorded 86.6 mm of rainfall, indicating moderate to heavy showers in the region as rain activity intensified across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, according to IMD The city and suburbs are expected to experience a generally cloudy sky with the possibility of heavy rainfall at a few locations. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 29 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may settle near 26 degrees Celsius in Mumbai. Citizens are advised to stay alert, especially in low-lying areas, as the rainfall may lead to localised waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive weather warning for all districts of Maharashtra, effective from June 16 to June 20. Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg are expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall, especially on Monday, prompting an orange alert in Mumbai and several regions across Maharashtra. The ghat areas of Pune, Kolhapur, and Satara are likely to receive extremely heavy rain at isolated locations, raising the risk of localised flooding and landslides. Districts such as Dhule, Nashik, Jalgaon, and Ahmednagar are forecast to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph. Similarly, Vidarbha districts, including Nagpur, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, and Bhandara, are on alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and potential heavy spells. The IMD has warned of possible impacts such as cloud-to-ground lightning, the falling of weak trees or structures, power disruptions, and crop damage. Citizens are advised to remain indoors during storms, avoid open fields, and not take shelter under trees. Farmers are urged to harvest mature crops early, secure produce, and avoid irrigation or spraying. The hourly breakdown shows 3.56 mm up to 09:30 hrs, 5.33 mm up to 10:30 hrs, 3.05 mm up to 11:30 hrs, and a significant 25.91 mm recorded by 12:30 hrs, indicating a sharp increase in rainfall intensity With this, the total cumulative rainfall for the season has reached 457.85 mm, a substantial rise compared to 146.45 mm recorded during the same period in 2024. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as the rains intensify. The next high tide is predicted on Tuesday at 03:31 hrs, measuring 3.44 metres. Meanwhile, low tide is expected tonight at 21:41 hrs at 1.86 metres, followed by another at 09:10 hrs tomorrow at 1.33 metres. With continued showers likely and tidal activity peaking, the civic authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and residents are urged to avoid venturing into waterlogged zones or coastal stretches during high tide periods. The probability of rain-related events in all districts is marked as “Very Likely” throughout the forecast period. Warnings Issued:Risk of cloud-to-ground lightning, fall of weak trees, and power disruptions. Potential damage to crops, plantations, and kutcha houses due to unseasonal rains and winds. The public is advised to avoid open fields, stay indoors during thunderstorms, and not seek shelter under trees. Agromet Advisory:Farmers are advised to harvest mature crops early, protect stored grains, support young plants, and avoid irrigation or pesticide spraying. Ensure safe shelter for cattle and arrange proper drainage in fields to avoid crop loss.
16 June,2025 03:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the iron pedestrian bridge on the Indrayani river in Pune that collapsed, killing four persons, had been declared dangerous by the district collector, and warning boards had been put up at the site, reported the PTI. Talking to reporters at an event in Palghar, CM Fadnavis said that the contract for a new bridge at the site in Maval tehsil had been awarded, and work has begun. Four people died, and 51 were injured when a 32-year-old iron pedestrian bridge over the Indrayani River in Maval tehsil collapsed on Sunday afternoon due to overcrowding by tourists. CM Fadnavis said that the structure had been declared dangerous by the district collector before the incident, and villagers had also placed warning boards. Tourists might not have been aware of the severity of the bridge's condition, he said. The chief minister said that the administration had identified 500 dangerous locations, including bridges and water bodies, across Pune district for the monsoon season. "Notifications have been issued, and at some places, police are posted while villagers are also involved in cautioning people. We have to handle this with much more caution," CM Fadnavis said, adding that he has instructed the district collector to implement safety measures at these vulnerable tourist spots, according to the PTI. CM Fadnavis took part in welcoming students on their first day of the new academic year at the Zilla Parishad school in Durvesh. He highlighted the government's holistic approach to student welfare, which includes providing free uniforms and mid-day meals. CM Fadnavis further said that the Vadhvan port project will change the face of Palghar and generate approximately 10 lakh jobs. "The maximum benefit of these employment opportunities should go to the sons of the soil," CM Fadnavis asserted. The fishermen and the tribal community of Palghar should be the primary beneficiaries, and the government is working in that direction, he said. The chief minister said six agreements will be signed focusing on training, capacity building, and skill development for the local population to prepare them for these future roles, the news agency reported. (with PTI inputs)
16 June,2025 02:34 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
