Maharashtra

NOIDA, INDIA - JULY 5: Commuters step out during morning rain, which brought down the heat level in the city, on July 5, 2024 in Noida, India. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

July 19, 2024 8:50 AM

IMD issues red alert for extremely heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra & Telangana

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alert for extremely heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana today (Friday). The IMD has said that isolated extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over Gujarat, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka and Coastal Andhra Pradesh today and over Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Telangana till tomorrow. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall conditions will prevail over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and North...

Maharashtra, June 09 (ANI): Central Railway stops railway services due to waterlogging on the railway track as the city observes heavy rain, in Mumbai on Wednesday. IMD issues a red alert for Mumbai as the monsoon arrives. (ANI Photo)

July 12, 2024 8:58 AM

Maharashtra: IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall for Mumbai, issuing orange alert

The Indian Meterological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall, for Mumbai on Friday and Saturday. There is a monsoon trough and a cyclonic circulation has also developed over Mumbai which has resulted in strong westerly winds, the Met Department said. An orange alert is issued in case of extremely bad weather. It affects the transport facilities including rail, road and air. The Palghar region of Maharashtra has also been experiencing h...

An autorickshaw with passengers onboard speeding on the Mumbai Roads during heavy rains. Shot taken in Mumbai, Maharashtra during the rainy season in 2023.

July 9, 2024 8:36 AM

Maharashtra: Heavy rainfall lashes parts of Mumbai, schools shut, ‘Red’ alert issued

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Mumbai city on Tuesday. IMD, on Tuesday, issued a high tide alert in Mumbai following incessant heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, in the wake of the rainfall warning issued by the Regional Meteorological Center, schools across several districts have been instructed to remain closed on July 9. Pune District Collector, Suhas Diwase announced that all schools up to class 12 will remain closed on Tuesday, July 9 to avoid any untoward incidents and emergencies affecting s...

June 20, 2024 3:44 PM

Monsoon advances, set to bring relief from heatwave

Monsoon is advancing after stalling for more than a week and rains are set to cover central parts of the country in the next few days, bringing relief from the heatwave in the grain-growing northern plains, two senior weather officials said. Summer rains, critical for economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy, usually begin in the south around June 1 before spreading nationwide by July 8, allowing farmers to plant crops such as rice, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane. "Monsoon is reviving....

May 14, 2024 10:34 AM

Mumbai hoarding collapse: death toll rises to 14

The death toll after a massive hoarding collapsed in Maharashtra's Ghatkopar area rose to 14 on Tuesday. According to the National Disaster Rescue Force, 74 people have been rescued alive from the spot, while 14 have been declared dead. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been conducting rescue operation for those trapped since evening, when the incident happened due to heavy rains and strong winds. NDRF Inspector Gaurav Chauhan told ANI, "The incident was reported at around 5 pm. A ...

May 1, 2024 1:01 PM

PM Modi extends greetings on Gujarat’s Statehood Day

Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people of Gujarat on the occasion of their Statehood Day. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "On this auspicious occasion of Gujarat's Statehood Day, we remember the rich cultural heritage, remarkable achievements, and vibrant spirit of the people of Gujarat." "May the state continue to flourish, prosper, and inspire generations with its ethos of entrepreneurship, resilience, and inclusive development. My ...

April 27, 2024 12:11 PM

PM Modi to address rallies in Maharashtra, Goa today

BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address election rallies in Maharashtra and Goa today as part of the ongoing Lok Sabha election campaign. Scheduled for later in the evening, these rallies are expected to draw significant public attention. The BJP has shared the detailed schedule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election tour on its official channels. As per the BJP's announcement, Prime Minister Modi will kick off his election rally in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, at 5 p.m....

April 26, 2024 5:40 PM

Lok Sabha polls: Tripura records 68.92 pc voter turnout till 3 pm, Maharashtra at lowest with 43.01 pc

Tripura is leading the voter turnout charts as 68.92 per cent voting percentage was recorded in the State till 3 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India on Friday. Other States where higher voter turnout has been recorded are -- Manipur (68.48 per cent), Chhattisgarh (63.92 per cent), West Bengal (60.60 per cent), and Assam (60.32 per cent). So far, Maharashtra has registered the lowest voting percentage in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls with 43.01 per cent till 3 p...

April 25, 2024 11:06 AM

Season 2 of Prime Table Tennis League to be held on April 27, 28

Prime Table Tennis is set to return for its second season after a successful first year, with the event scheduled to take place on April 27-28. Expanding its reach from the Thane District Table Tennis Association, the upcoming season will spotlight premier players from Maharashtra. Scheduled at the prestigious Olympic Sports Centre in Palava City, the league has inked a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maharashtra State Table Tennis Association, marking a significant leap t...

April 10, 2024 8:38 AM

Prime Minister Modi to hold rally in Nagpur today in support of NDA’s Ramtek candidate

After holding election rallies in Chhattisgarh's Bastar and Chandrapur in Maharashtra, in addition to taking out a colourful roadshow down South, in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nagpur on Wednesday for an election rally in the Ramtek constituency in support of the Shiv Sena (ruling Eknath Shinde faction) candidate Raju Parwe. The rally is bolstering public support for the Shiv Sena candidate. Earlier on March 24, senior state Congress leader and Umred MLA, Raju Parwe, joi...