Uddhav Thackeray loyalist Ambadas Danve named Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Council
Shiv Sena MLC Ambadas Danve, a member of the party faction led by Uddhav Thackeray, was on Tuesday appointed the Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council. (PTI)

Uddhav Thackeray loyalist Ambadas Danve named Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Council
Shiv Sena MLC Ambadas Danve, a member of the party faction led by Uddhav Thackeray, was on Tuesday appointed the Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council. (PTI)

Maharashtra govt committed to welfare of tribals: CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said in the fiscal 2022-23, a sum of Rs 11,199 crore was allocated in the budget for the welfare of tribal communities in the state and asserted his government was determined to bring them into the mainstream by providing educational, social and economic facilities. (PTI)

Maharashtra govt committed to welfare of tribals: CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said in the fiscal 2022-23, a sum of Rs 11,199 crore was allocated in the budget for the welfare of tribal communities in the state and asserted his government was determined to bring them into the mainstream by providing educational, social and economic facilities. (PTI)

One leader alone can not tackle all challenges before this country: Mohan Bhagwat
One leader can not face all the challenges before this country and a single organization or party can not bring about change, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Tuesday. (PTI)

One leader alone can not tackle all challenges before this country: Mohan Bhagwat
One leader can not face all the challenges before this country and a single organization or party can not bring about change, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Tuesday. (PTI)

Mumbai: Five injured after BEST bus hits temple
Five people were injured when a bus hit a temple on the side of a road in the western suburb of Goregaon here on Tuesday, police said. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-five-injured-after-best-bus-hits-temple-23240203" rel="none">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Five injured after BEST bus hits temple
Five people were injured when a bus hit a temple on the side of a road in the western suburb of Goregaon here on Tuesday, police said. Read more.

Lack of bridge forces funeral procession to pass through flooded river in Solapur district
In the absence of a bridge, residents of a village in Maharashtra's Solapur district were forced to undertake a dangerous journey wading through a swollen river to bury a man as the village doesn't have a graveyard. A video of the funeral procession of Pitapur village resident Noor Ahmed (48) being carried out by people wading through the flooded Harna river on Tuesday has gone viral on social media. (PTI)

Lack of bridge forces funeral procession to pass through flooded river in Solapur district
In the absence of a bridge, residents of a village in Maharashtra's Solapur district were forced to undertake a dangerous journey wading through a swollen river to bury a man as the village doesn't have a graveyard. A video of the funeral procession of Pitapur village resident Noor Ahmed (48) being carried out by people wading through the flooded Harna river on Tuesday has gone viral on social media. (PTI)

Man arrested for murder in Palghar
A 25-year-old man was arrested by the Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar (MBVV) police in Palghar district on Tuesday for an alleged murder. An unidentified man fatally wounded Mohammad Saddam Hussain Yunus Mansuri on Chandansar road on August 5, a police official told PTI.

Man arrested for murder in Palghar
A 25-year-old man was arrested by the Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar (MBVV) police in Palghar district on Tuesday for an alleged murder. An unidentified man fatally wounded Mohammad Saddam Hussain Yunus Mansuri on Chandansar road on August 5, a police official told PTI.

Thane records 58 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death
As many as 58 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Thane, taking its infection count to 1,93,443, according to health bulletin on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/58-new-covid-19-cases-in-thane-city-active-tally-at-365-23240200" rel="none">Read more.</a>

Thane records 58 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death
As many as 58 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Thane, taking its infection count to 1,93,443, according to health bulletin on Tuesday. Read more.

Mumbai records 479 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 3,127
Mumbai on Tuesday recorded 479 new Covid-19 cases and zero deaths, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-records-479-new-covid-19-cases-active-tally-at-3127-23240198" rel="none">Read more.</a>

Mumbai records 479 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 3,127
Mumbai on Tuesday recorded 479 new Covid-19 cases and zero deaths, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Read more.

Village in Latur installs loudspeakers to play patriotic songs ahead of Independence Day
In a unique initiative to celebrate the 75th year of India's independence, a remote village in Maharashtra's Latur district has set up 16 loudspeakers to relay patriotic songs. Latur district collector Prithviraj BP appreciated the initiative undertaken by Nagtirthwadi village and shared a video of it on social media. (PTI)

Village in Latur installs loudspeakers to play patriotic songs ahead of Independence Day
In a unique initiative to celebrate the 75th year of India's independence, a remote village in Maharashtra's Latur district has set up 16 loudspeakers to relay patriotic songs. Latur district collector Prithviraj BP appreciated the initiative undertaken by Nagtirthwadi village and shared a video of it on social media. (PTI)

Congress launches 'Azadi Gaurav Padyatra' in every district
Congress on Tuesday launched 'Azadi Gaurav Padyatra' in every district of Maharashtra as part of celebration of 75 years of Independence. In Wardha district, the Padyatra or foot-march started from Sevagram. It was led by state Congress chief Nana Patole. (PTI)

Congress launches 'Azadi Gaurav Padyatra' in every district
Congress on Tuesday launched 'Azadi Gaurav Padyatra' in every district of Maharashtra as part of celebration of 75 years of Independence. In Wardha district, the Padyatra or foot-march started from Sevagram. It was led by state Congress chief Nana Patole. (PTI)

Maharashtra records 1,782 Covid-19 cases, seven deaths
Maharashtra on Tuesday recorded 1,782 new coronavirus infections and seven pandemic-related deaths, the health department said in a release. The state's COVID-19 case tally rose to 80,62,519, while death toll reached 1,48,150.

Maharashtra records 1,782 Covid-19 cases, seven deaths
Maharashtra on Tuesday recorded 1,782 new coronavirus infections and seven pandemic-related deaths, the health department said in a release. The state's COVID-19 case tally rose to 80,62,519, while death toll reached 1,48,150.

Ex-MP Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati says his outfit 'Swarajya' will join politics at right time
Former Rajya Sabha MP Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati on Tuesday said his newly launched outfit 'Swarajya' will join politics at an appropriate time. Sambhajiraje unveiled the logo of his organisation in Tuljapur town of Osmanabad and addressed a public meeting there. (PTI)

Ex-MP Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati says his outfit 'Swarajya' will join politics at right time
Former Rajya Sabha MP Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati on Tuesday said his newly launched outfit 'Swarajya' will join politics at an appropriate time. Sambhajiraje unveiled the logo of his organisation in Tuljapur town of Osmanabad and addressed a public meeting there. (PTI)

No respect for women: NCP's Supriya Sule on Maha cabinet expansion
With no representation for women in the Eknath Shinde-led cabinet, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Supriya Sule on Tuesday said the decision shows that the ruling parties in Maharashtra do not respect women. A total of 18 MLAs- nine each belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shinde faction of Shiv Sena- took oath as cabinet ministers at a function held at Raj Bhavan. (PTI)

No respect for women: NCP's Supriya Sule on Maha cabinet expansion
With no representation for women in the Eknath Shinde-led cabinet, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Supriya Sule on Tuesday said the decision shows that the ruling parties in Maharashtra do not respect women. A total of 18 MLAs- nine each belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shinde faction of Shiv Sena- took oath as cabinet ministers at a function held at Raj Bhavan. (PTI)

Have sought Centre's nod to prosecute IPS officer Rashmi Shukla in phone tapping case: Mumbai Police tell court
The Mumbai Police have told a court here that they have sought the central government's nod to prosecute IPS officer Rashmi Shukla in an alleged phone tapping case. The Colaba police in Mumbai are conducting a probe into the case and had filed a charge sheet against Shukla in April this year. (PTI)

Have sought Centre's nod to prosecute IPS officer Rashmi Shukla in phone tapping case: Mumbai Police tell court
The Mumbai Police have told a court here that they have sought the central government's nod to prosecute IPS officer Rashmi Shukla in an alleged phone tapping case. The Colaba police in Mumbai are conducting a probe into the case and had filed a charge sheet against Shukla in April this year. (PTI)

IMD issues 'red alert' for Konkan, Vidarbha, north central Maharashtra
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a 'red alert' for north Konkan, north central Maharashtra, east and west Vidarbha, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the regions. Relief is likely after August 12, it said. (PTI)

IMD issues 'red alert' for Konkan, Vidarbha, north central Maharashtra
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a 'red alert' for north Konkan, north central Maharashtra, east and west Vidarbha, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the regions. Relief is likely after August 12, it said. (PTI)

No women in 20-member cabinet as Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde expands 41-day-old ministry
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday expanded his two-member ministry 41 days after taking oath as the CM by inducting 18 ministers, nine each from his rebel Shiv Sena group and the BJP. (PTI)

No women in 20-member cabinet as Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde expands 41-day-old ministry
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday expanded his two-member ministry 41 days after taking oath as the CM by inducting 18 ministers, nine each from his rebel Shiv Sena group and the BJP. (PTI)

Maha CM Shinde defends inclusion of Sanjay Rathod in cabinet
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday defended the induction of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Rathod into the state cabinet, saying police had given him a clean chit in a case of a woman's death.

Maha CM Shinde defends inclusion of Sanjay Rathod in cabinet
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday defended the induction of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Rathod into the state cabinet, saying police had given him a clean chit in a case of a woman's death.

Rising from humble beginnings, Chandrakant Patil becomes Maha minister for 2nd time
Maharashtra BJP president Chandrakant Patil, who comes from a humble background and rose through the BJP ranks, has now become the state minister for the second time.
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Rising from humble beginnings, Chandrakant Patil becomes Maha minister for 2nd time
Maharashtra BJP president Chandrakant Patil, who comes from a humble background and rose through the BJP ranks, has now become the state minister for the second time.
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Modi congratulates new Maharashtra ministers
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Congratulations to all those who took oath as Ministers in the Maharashtra Government today. This team is a great blend of administrative experience and the passion to deliver good governance. My best wishes to them for serving the people of the state.
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Modi congratulates new Maharashtra ministers

Congratulations to all those who took oath as Ministers in the Maharashtra Government today. This team is a great blend of administrative experience and the passion to deliver good governance. My best wishes to them for serving the people of the state.
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2022




17 of 18 new ministers were ministers earlier too
The much-delayed expansion of the 41-day-old Maharashtra ministry saw as many as 17 former ministers taking oath on Tuesday. Of the 18 ministers sworn in at the Raj Bhavan ceremony, only one has become a minister for the first time.

17 of 18 new ministers were ministers earlier too
The much-delayed expansion of the 41-day-old Maharashtra ministry saw as many as 17 former ministers taking oath on Tuesday. Of the 18 ministers sworn in at the Raj Bhavan ceremony, only one has become a minister for the first time.

Mumbai: Three held for defrauding gangster Chhota Shakeel's close aide &nbsp; &nbsp;
Mumbai Police arrested three people on Monday for defrauding gangster Chhota Shakeel's close aide Salim Fruit of Rs 50 lakh by pretending to save him from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation.

Mumbai: Three held for defrauding gangster Chhota Shakeel's close aide &nbsp; &nbsp;
Mumbai Police arrested three people on Monday for defrauding gangster Chhota Shakeel's close aide Salim Fruit of Rs 50 lakh by pretending to save him from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation.

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Cabinet expansion took place today. Starting today, they will work full-fledged &amp; take up the responsibility of their respective depts. The rest of the cabinet still remains (to be formed). It's a small cabinet, the rest of the cabinet still remains (to be formed): Maharashtra CM <a href="https://t.co/XwZIFqdzup">pic.twitter.com/XwZIFqdzup</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1556900035044188160?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Cabinet expansion took place today. Starting today, they will work full-fledged &amp; take up the responsibility of their respective depts. The rest of the cabinet still remains (to be formed). It's a small cabinet, the rest of the cabinet still remains (to be formed): Maharashtra CM pic.twitter.com/XwZIFqdzup
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022


Marathi actor Pradeep Patwardhan dies at 65
Veteran Marathi actor Pradeep Patwardhan, known for his performance in films such as "Chashme Bahaddar", "Ek Shodh" and "Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy", died Tuesday morning following a heart attack, actor Vijay Patkar confirmed.

Marathi actor Pradeep Patwardhan dies at 65
Veteran Marathi actor Pradeep Patwardhan, known for his performance in films such as "Chashme Bahaddar", "Ek Shodh" and "Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy", died Tuesday morning following a heart attack, actor Vijay Patkar confirmed.

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaharashtraCabinet?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#MaharashtraCabinet</a>: 18 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLAs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#MLAs</a> take oath as ministers ?Raj Bhavan Darbar Hall ? <a href="https://twitter.com/raje_ashish?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@raje_ashish</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EknathShinde?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#EknathShinde</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maharashtra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#Maharashtra</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaharashtraCabinetExpansion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#MaharashtraCabinetExpansion</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/News?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#News</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#Mumbai</a> Read: <a href="https://t.co/rV3vpB5gDd">https://t.co/rV3vpB5gDd</a> <a href="https://t.co/x8FL26IO3U">pic.twitter.com/x8FL26IO3U</a>
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#MaharashtraCabinet: 18 #MLAs take oath as ministers?Raj Bhavan Darbar Hall ? @raje_ashish #EknathShinde #Maharashtra #MaharashtraCabinetExpansion #News #Mumbai Read: https://t.co/rV3vpB5gDd pic.twitter.com/x8FL26IO3U
&mdash; Mid Day (@mid_day) August 9, 2022


BJP MLA from Kalyan Dombivali Ravindra Chavan took oath as Minister

BJP MLA from Kalyan Dombivali Ravindra Chavan took oath as Minister

Uday Samant was sworn into the Maharashtra Cabinet&nbsp;

Uday Samant was sworn into the Maharashtra Cabinet&nbsp;

Dada Bhuse of Eknath Shinde camp takes oath of office

Dada Bhuse of Eknath Shinde camp takes oath of office

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मुख्यमंत्री श्री. एकनाथजी शिंदे आणि उपमुख्यमंत्री श्री. देवेंद्रजी फडणवीस यांच्या नेतृत्वातील युती सरकारच्या मंत्रिमंडळाचा शपथविधी सोहळा. <a href="https://t.co/ZLEDnUArMo">https://t.co/ZLEDnUArMo</a>
&mdash; भाजपा महाराष्ट्र (@BJP4Maharashtra) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4Maharashtra/status/1556876591904718848?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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मुख्यमंत्री श्री. एकनाथजी शिंदे आणि उपमुख्यमंत्री श्री. देवेंद्रजी फडणवीस यांच्या नेतृत्वातील युती सरकारच्या मंत्रिमंडळाचा शपथविधी सोहळा. https://t.co/ZLEDnUArMo
&mdash; भाजपा महाराष्ट्र (@BJP4Maharashtra) August 9, 2022


Swearing in ceremony underway at Raj Bhavan
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Swearing in ceremony underway at Raj Bhavan


Chandrakant Patil and Vijay Kumar Gavit are among the nine BJP leaders who are taking oath as ministers in Maharashtra Cabinet at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai

Chandrakant Patil and Vijay Kumar Gavit are among the nine BJP leaders who are taking oath as ministers in Maharashtra Cabinet at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai

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Maharashtra Cabinet expansion | 18 ministers to be sworn in today at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai <a href="https://t.co/1vUX6e2yoy">pic.twitter.com/1vUX6e2yoy</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1556879567041986565?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Maharashtra Cabinet expansion | 18 ministers to be sworn in today at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/1vUX6e2yoy
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022


Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari arrives at Raj Bhavan as Cabinet expansion is set to take place

Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari arrives at Raj Bhavan as Cabinet expansion is set to take place

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Cabinet expansion | Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai <a href="https://t.co/cC9vXBvRzx">pic.twitter.com/cC9vXBvRzx</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1556876916875206657?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Cabinet expansion | Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/cC9vXBvRzx
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022


In the first phase of the expansion, 18 ministers will be sworn in shortly at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.&nbsp;

In the first phase of the expansion, 18 ministers will be sworn in shortly at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.&nbsp;

Nine BJP leaders and nine Shiv Sena leaders to take oath today in the state cabinet expansion, in Mumbai
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaharashtraCabinet?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#MaharashtraCabinet</a> | Nine BJP leaders and nine Shiv Sena leaders to take oath today in the state cabinet expansion, in Mumbai <a href="https://t.co/XG09h7cMQ8">pic.twitter.com/XG09h7cMQ8</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1556873171000668160?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Nine BJP leaders and nine Shiv Sena leaders to take oath today in the state cabinet expansion, in Mumbai

#MaharashtraCabinet | Nine BJP leaders and nine Shiv Sena leaders to take oath today in the state cabinet expansion, in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/XG09h7cMQ8
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022




In the morning, rail services were also affected due to a 'point failure' at Virar, the Western Railway said.

In the morning, rail services were also affected due to a 'point failure' at Virar, the Western Railway said.

MLAs of Eknath Shinde camp arrive at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai where a meeting is taking place this morning. (ANI) 
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Maharashtra | MLAs of Eknath Shinde camp arrive at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai where a meeting is taking place this morning. Maharashtra cabinet expansion is likely to take place today. <a href="https://t.co/mbwntOVXPj">pic.twitter.com/mbwntOVXPj</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1556860904893202433?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote>

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MLAs of Eknath Shinde camp arrive at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai where a meeting is taking place this morning. (ANI)

Maharashtra | MLAs of Eknath Shinde camp arrive at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai where a meeting is taking place this morning. Maharashtra cabinet expansion is likely to take place today. pic.twitter.com/mbwntOVXPj
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022




Mumbai: Water stock in seven reservoirs rise to 92.14 per cent &nbsp; &nbsp;
The seven lakes that provide drinking water to Mumbai have 13,33,569 million litres of water or 92.14 per cent of the total capacity of 14,47,363 lakh million litres, according to the BMC on Tuesday. The water level in the lakes was 79.95 per cent this time last year. Read more <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-water-stock-in-seven-reservoirs-rise-to-92-14-per-cent-23240115" rel="nofollow">here.</a>

Mumbai: Water stock in seven reservoirs rise to 92.14 per cent &nbsp; &nbsp;
The seven lakes that provide drinking water to Mumbai have 13,33,569 million litres of water or 92.14 per cent of the total capacity of 14,47,363 lakh million litres, according to the BMC on Tuesday. The water level in the lakes was 79.95 per cent this time last year. Read more here.

Andheri subway submerged
Some low-lying areas like the Andheri subway were submerged, forcing authorities to divert the traffic through alternate routes, civic officials said. The city recorded 51.35 mm rain in the 24-hour period till 8 am on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Andheri subway submerged
Some low-lying areas like the Andheri subway were submerged, forcing authorities to divert the traffic through alternate routes, civic officials said.The city recorded 51.35 mm rain in the 24-hour period till 8 am on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Vehicular movement gets disrupted in the Andheri subway as the logging of water reaches heights up to two feet: Mumbai Traffic Police
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Maharashtra | Vehicular movement gets disrupted in the Andheri subway as the logging of water reaches heights up to two feet: Mumbai Traffic Police <a href="https://t.co/3QKlls4AyE">pic.twitter.com/3QKlls4AyE</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1556851541595660289?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Vehicular movement gets disrupted in the Andheri subway as the logging of water reaches heights up to two feet: Mumbai Traffic Police

Maharashtra | Vehicular movement gets disrupted in the Andheri subway as the logging of water reaches heights up to two feet: Mumbai Traffic Police pic.twitter.com/3QKlls4AyE
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022




Residents wade through water-logged roads in Thane's Bhiwandi amid heavy downpour
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Maharashtra | Residents wade through water-logged roads in Thane's Bhiwandi amid heavy downpour <a href="https://t.co/N12n33UJtf">pic.twitter.com/N12n33UJtf</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1556847318586265605?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Residents wade through water-logged roads in Thane's Bhiwandi amid heavy downpour

Maharashtra | Residents wade through water-logged roads in Thane's Bhiwandi amid heavy downpour pic.twitter.com/N12n33UJtf
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022




Mumbai weather
Tide Timings
High Tide: 0954hrs : 4.03 mtr
Low Tide: 1547hrs : 2.13 mtr
Next High Tide: 2138hrs : 3.49 mtr
Next Low Tide dt. 10 Aug. 2022: 0347hrs : 0.59 mtr

Mumbai weather
Tide Timings
High Tide: 0954hrs : 4.03 mtr
Low Tide: 1547hrs : 2.13 mtr
Next High Tide: 2138hrs : 3.49 mtr
Next Low Tide dt. 10 Aug. 2022: 0347hrs : 0.59 mtr

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Maharashtra: High tide hits Marine Drive in Mumbai amid rainfall As per IMD, intense to very intense rain with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely at isolated places in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Palghar till 10 am today. Orange alert for Mumbai &amp; Thane today <a href="https://t.co/znzyjw1hdQ">pic.twitter.com/znzyjw1hdQ</a>
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#WATCH | Maharashtra: High tide hits Marine Drive in Mumbai amid rainfallAs per IMD, intense to very intense rain with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely at isolated places in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Palghar till 10 am today. Orange alert for Mumbai &amp; Thane today pic.twitter.com/znzyjw1hdQ
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022


&nbsp;Local train services on Central line delayed by 10-15 minutes. File pic
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&nbsp;Local train services on Central line delayed by 10-15 minutes. File pic

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Maharashtra rain update
The weather department has issued red and orange alerts for parts of Maharashtra's Vidarbha region warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall for the next five days.
The regional meteorological centre in Nagpur has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy showers in parts of Gadchiroli, Chandrapur and Gondia on Tuesday

Maharashtra rain update
The weather department has issued red and orange alerts for parts of Maharashtra's Vidarbha region warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall for the next five days.
The regional meteorological centre in Nagpur has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy showers in parts of Gadchiroli, Chandrapur and Gondia on Tuesday

Maharashtra recorded 27 per cent excess rains in June-July
Maharashtra has received 27 per cent more rains than normal recorded in the months of June and July, despite the dull start to the monsoon season this year, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. As per the data compiled by the IMD, the state had received 677.5 mm rainfall till July 31, which is 27 per cent more than its normal figures, a senior IMD official said. Read more <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/after-a-slow-start-maharashtra-recorded-27-per-cent-excess-rains-in-june-july-23239832" rel="nofollow">here.</a>

Maharashtra recorded 27 per cent excess rains in June-July
Maharashtra has received 27 per cent more rains than normal recorded in the months of June and July, despite the dull start to the monsoon season this year, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. As per the data compiled by the IMD, the state had received 677.5 mm rainfall till July 31, which is 27 per cent more than its normal figures, a senior IMD official said. Read more here.

Traffic update
Due to Muharram processions &nbsp;from 7 pm to 1:30 am pm on August 8 and 9, 2022, north bound traffic will be diverted from Chakala Junction, Gol deul Temple Duncan Road, Nagpada Junction Khadaparsi to Byculla Railway Bridge.
Due to Muharram processions from 7 pm to 1:30 am pm on August 8 and 9, 2022, south bound traffic from J J Bridge, Nagpada Police Hospital, Left Turn, Nagpada Junction, Khadaparsi will be diverted to Byculla Railway Bridge

Traffic update
Due to Muharram processions &nbsp;from 7 pm to 1:30 am pm on August 8 and 9, 2022, north bound traffic will be diverted from Chakala Junction, Gol deul Temple Duncan Road, Nagpada Junction Khadaparsi to Byculla Railway Bridge.
Due to Muharram processions from 7 pm to 1:30 am pm on August 8 and 9, 2022, south bound traffic from J J Bridge, Nagpada Police Hospital, Left Turn, Nagpada Junction, Khadaparsi will be diverted to Byculla Railway Bridge

Orange alert issued by IMD
The rain was back on Monday in the city and adjoining areas after a dry spell. While Mumbai and Thane are on Orange alert for today, Palghar, Raigad, Nashik and Pune are on Red alert due to the possibility of heavy and extremely heavy rain.
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Orange alert issued by IMD
The rain was back on Monday in the city and adjoining areas after a dry spell. While Mumbai and Thane are on Orange alert for today, Palghar, Raigad, Nashik and Pune are on Red alert due to the possibility of heavy and extremely heavy rain.



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Mahesh Palawat, vice-president of &nbsp;Skymet Weather, a private weather forecaster 
&ldquo;Conditions are favourable for the entire Konkan region to have heavy rain between August 8 and August 11. Palghar, Thane, Sindhudurg, Mahabaleshwar, Ratnagiri, Mumbai and Alibag may see heavy to very heavy rainfall.&rdquo; Read more <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-imd-predicts-extremely-for-tuesday-city-on-orange-alert-23240072" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

Mahesh Palawat, vice-president of &nbsp;Skymet Weather, a private weather forecaster 
&ldquo;Conditions are favourable for the entire Konkan region to have heavy rain between August 8 and August 11. Palghar, Thane, Sindhudurg, Mahabaleshwar, Ratnagiri, Mumbai and Alibag may see heavy to very heavy rainfall.&rdquo; Read more here.

Mumbai rain update
Rainfall recorded at santacruz between 0230 to 0530 is 74.2mm

Mumbai rain update
Rainfall recorded at santacruz between 0230 to 0530 is 74.2mm

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expanded his two-member ministry on Tuesday. The much awaited swearing-in ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan in south Mumbai at 11 am. According to reports, next round of expansion would take place later. Read more <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-cabinet-expansion-bjp-18-new-ministers-take-oath-in-eknath-shinde-devendra-fadnavis-cabinet-chandrakant-patil-full-list-23240127" rel="nofollow">here.</a>

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expanded his two-member ministry on Tuesday. The much awaited swearing-in ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan in south Mumbai at 11 am. According to reports, next round of expansion would take place later. Read more here.

As many as 58 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Thane, taking its infection count to 1,93,443, according to health bulletin on Tuesday. We are closing the LIVE BLOG now.

As many as 58 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Thane, taking its infection count to 1,93,443, according to health bulletin on Tuesday. We are closing the LIVE BLOG now.

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