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Mint
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Mint
‘15 mins of rains causing mayhem': Viral videos from Mumbai show massive waterlogging on roads in Andheri
Mumbai rains: With heavy rains lashing Mumbai and adjoining cities on Tuesday evening, several social media users took to micro-blogging site X to share videos of heavily waterlogged streets in Andheri and Saki Naka. Though rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning brought some relief from the rising temperatures, it slowed down road traffic at several places including the Western Express Highway. Viral videos showed people wading through knee-deep water at Old Nagardas Road in Andheri. One of the videos from a fruit market showed shopkeepers struggling to keep fruits safe from the flooded street. "Little bit of Mumbai rains and we have water logging at Old Nagardas road, Andheri East," said an X user. "#MumbaiRains 15 mins of rains causing mayhem at nagardas road #andheri east," said another user tagging BMC. Meanwhile, social activist Zoru Bhathena also took a swipe at Brihanmumbai Municipal corporation (BMC) over waterlogging at Andheri Subway. "Hello My BMC. May we suggest you'll install a sign at both ends of Andheri Subway "THIS IS A DRAIN USE DURING DRY WEATHER ONLY"...This sign will fix the save Mumbaikars a few hundred crores too," said Bhathena in a post on X. A video shared by an X user named Sagar Shah showed accumulation of garbage after waterlogging at Saki Naka. 'This is Mumbai? Saki Naka as of now is an overflowing gutter! Please help. We deserve better!.' 'This is Mumbai's world famous Naka,' said another user retweeting the video. Slamming BMC over the situation, an X user named Tanmay Tamhane said that this was not even the proper monsoon rains and such pathetic situation was everywhere in Mumbai. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for the next four days with light to moderate rainfall. 'Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) are likely at isolated places,' said the weather department in its forecast for the maximum city. Parts of Maharashtra may witness heavy rain with thunder and gusty winds between May 21 and 24 following a cyclonic circulation which is likely to form over the east-central Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast, the Met department said.
Mint
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Mint
‘15 mins of rains causing mayhem': Viral videos from Mumbai show massive waterlogging on road in Andheri
Mumbai rains: With rains lashing Mumbai and adjoining cities on Tuesday evening, several social media users took to micro-blogging site X to share videos of heavily waterlogged streets in Andheri. Viral videos showed people wading through knee-deep water at Old Nagardas Road in Andheri. One of the videos from a fruit market showed shopkeepers struggling to keep fruits safe from the flooded street. "Little bit of Mumbai rains and we have water logging at Old Nagardas road, Andheri East," said an X user. "#MumbaiRains 15 mins of rains causing mayhem at nagardas road #andheri east," said another user tagging BMC. Meanwhile, social activist Zoru Bhathena also took a swipe at Brihanmumbai Municipal corporation (BMC) over waterlogging at Andheri Subway. "Hello My BMC. May we suggest you'll install a sign at both ends of Andheri Subway "THIS IS A DRAIN USE DURING DRY WEATHER ONLY"...This sign will fix the save Mumbaikars a few hundred crores too," said Bhathena in a post on X. A video shared by X user Sagar Shah showed the street flooded with garbage. 'This is Mumbai? Saki Naka as of now is an overflowing gutter! Please help. We deserve better!,' he asked. 'This is Mumbai's world famous Naka,' said another user retweeting the video. Slamming BMC over the situation, X user Tanmay Tamhane said that this is not even the proper monsoon rains and such pathetic situation is everywhere in Mumbai. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for the next four days with light to moderate rainfall. 'Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) are likely at isolated places,' said the weather department in its forecast for the maximum city. Parts of Maharashtra may witness heavy rain with thunder and gusty winds between May 21 and 24 following a cyclonic circulation which is likely to form over the east-central Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast, the Met department said. Met department official Shubhangi Bhute said rainfall activity over Maharashtra may increase between May 21 and May 24 under the influence of the cyclonic circulation.
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Harmony Gap Research from FIS and Oxford Economics Reveals 78% of Global Businesses Leaning into AI to Combat Fraud
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global business and technology leaders are already seeing benefits from the use of AI and automation, with over three-quarters (78%) reporting measurable improvements in the ability to detect fraud and manage risk after their organization's integration of the technology. This is according to ' The Harmony Gap: Finding the Financial Upside in Uncertainty ' report, published in full today by global financial technology leader FIS ® (NYSE: FIS) in collaboration with Oxford Economics. With a preview of the findings released on April 10, the full report delves further into the use of AI by businesses to combat the sources of financial, operational and technological disharmony, defined as disruptions and inefficiencies across the money lifecycle. To combat this disharmony, businesses across a range of industries are adopting AI, with 56% of the leaders surveyed reporting that their firms are either scaling or fully implementing AI to support financial processes. Encouraged by early results, particularly in fraud mitigation, nearly half of the businesses surveyed are planning to double down: 45% of respondents say their firm intends to increase their investment in AI over the next two years, signaling strong, long-term confidence in the technology's value. Yet barriers to AI adoption remain. High implementation and maintenance costs are the top concern, cited by 73% of respondents, while 64% say there is a lack of in-house expertise and a further 58% report difficulty integrating the technology with existing systems. These financial and strategic challenges are preventing broader integration of AI across organizations, despite interest in using AI and growing awareness of its potential, according to the study. Firdaus Bhathena, chief technology officer at FIS, commented: "As threat actors adopt AI to commit fraud, it becomes increasingly important for businesses to employ AI to combat these sophisticated threats across the money lifecycle to help drive efficiency and bolster security. While AI can have benefits, challenges in adoption such as financial and leadership hurdles are slowing down scalability despite optimism, based upon early uses in areas like fraud detection.' 'Ultimately, overcoming these barriers and harnessing AI's potential requires strategic investment, rigorous cybersecurity, empowered employees and strong leadership,' added Bhathena. 'It's about moving from acknowledging AI's value to embedding it into the fabric of daily business operations.' Learn More The Harmony Gap report can be found here. About the Research In partnership with FIS, Oxford Economics conducted two separate surveys, each involving 501 C-suite executives and business leaders at organizations directly involved in financial technology decision-making in the U.S., the U.K., and Singapore, spanning the financial services, technology, fintech, insurance, government and other sectors. A pulse survey was conducted in October and November 2024 to identify tensions – 'disharmony' – stemming from issues such as fraud, cyberthreats, human errors, operational inefficiencies and regulatory complexities, while also exploring the potential growth opportunities these challenges might present. The second survey, conducted in November and December 2024, collected detailed insights into how organizations are implementing strategies to mitigate disharmony. Data for both surveys was collected using computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) and online methodologies. About FIS FIS is a financial technology company providing solutions to financial institutions, businesses, and developers. We unlock financial technology to the world across the money lifecycle underpinning the world's financial system. Our people are dedicated to advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests, by helping our clients to confidently run, grow, and protect their businesses. Our expertise comes from decades of experience helping financial institutions and businesses of all sizes adapt to meet the needs of their customers by harnessing where reliability meets innovation in financial technology. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS is a member of the Fortune 500® and the Standard & Poor's 500® Index. To learn more, visit Follow FIS on LinkedIn, Facebook and X.
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
HC questions BMC nod for construction on Goregaon wetland
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court (HC) on Thursday issued notices to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA), and the Konkan Wetland Committee over alleged illegal permission for development on a recognised wetland in Goregaon West. A division bench comprising chief justice Alok Aradhe and justice Makarand Karnik was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by environmental activist Zoru Bhathena. The PIL challenges the BMC's 2023 approval granted to private developers for landfilling and construction on a 191.39-hectare plot in the Pahadi area, which, according to the petitioner, has been identified as a wetland since 1991 by the MCZMA. Wetlands are identified based on ecological significance, such as supporting migratory birds, maintaining biodiversity, or providing ecosystem services like flood mitigation. Bhathena said the site falls under CRZ-1 (Coastal Regulation Zone), as per the Wetland Atlas prepared by the MCZMA. He alleged that developers—Beeline Impex Pvt. Ltd and Pearl CosChem Pvt. Ltd—applied in 2022 to build a compound wall and carry out landfilling work. This request was approved by the BMC the following year. The petition further claims that 39,601 square metres of landfilling was already carried out around the edge of the plot, which borders mangroves. Satellite imagery used to demarcate the high tide line confirms the area is low-lying and influenced by tidal water, Bhathena said. He accused the developers of manipulating the site conditions to deceive satellite monitoring systems by blocking the natural flow of tidal water. Bhathena emphasised that, as per previous court rulings, no reclamation or development is allowed on areas listed in the wetland atlas without court permission. The PIL also states that in May 2023, the BMC altered the development plan for the same plot while allocating it for Maharashtra National Law University. The land's designation was changed to 'residential use' without altering its CRZ-1 classification. Calling the BMC's actions illegal, Bhathena has urged the court to order restoration of the wetland and to issue a permanent stay on any further development. The court has now asked the BMC, MCZMA, and the Konkan Wetland Committee to file their responses.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
PIL to save Mumbai wetland: High court issues notice to BMC but does not stay landfilling
Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Thursday issued a notice to the BMC on a PIL that challenged the permission it had granted for landfilling a wetland plot at village Pahadi Goregaon in Oshiwara, Andheri (W). It, though, rejected a request for a stay on further landfilling. "We have taken cognisance of the issue because it's a genuine issue. We will do whatever is possible. Don't doubt our powers to undo a thing which is done," said Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Makarand Karnik, adding that parties will have to be heard. The judges also issued notices to the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority and the Konkan Wetland Committee. Advocate Tushad Kakalia, representing petitioner-activist Zoru Bhathena, urged the court that pending the hearing, it "direct that no further filling is done". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo He said the plot "is a wetland and appears in the Wetland Atlas (of the central govt), a compendium of all wetlands across the country".Bhathena's petition, filed last year, stated that the low-lying plot is over 472 acres. In Nov 2023, BMC granted sanction to Beeline Impex Pvt Ltd and Pearl Coschem Pvt Ltd, who claim to be owners of a part of the land, for the "development of compound wall/fencing work and filling work". On a complaint about landfilling of the plot, Bhathena's search revealed that nearly 9.8 acres of land along the plot's perimeter and adjoining mangroves were previously filled to block the free flow of intertidal water into the plot "to fool satellite imagery to report a misleading high tide line". The plot is in coastal regulation zone (CRZ)-1, where development is prohibited, and is reflected in development plans of 1991 and 2034. Bhathena cited high court and Supreme Court orders that ban the reclamation of wetlands. In his reply, the director of the two companies denied that it is a low-lying plot affected by tidal waters or that it appears in the Wetland Atlas as an intertidal mud flat surrounded on all sides by mangroves. He said Bhathena is "trying to stall development on the subject land" by suggesting it is included in Wetland Rules and CRZ regulations.
