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Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Billionaire's post on 'spirit of Mumbai' after heavy rain batters city, damages roads and disrupts local trains
As heavy rains inundated Mumbai and brought train services to a standstill on Monday, Indian billionaire with a net worth of $4 billion, Harsh Goenka took to the social media platform X to share a video, sarcastically captioning it 'spirit of Mumbai.' Also read: Kemps Corner road disintegrates after heavy rainfall in Mumbai, traffic disrupted The clip showed a blue off-road vehicle battling its way through a deeply rutted and muddy dirt road, seemingly overwhelmed by the harsh terrain. As the Chairman of RPG Enterprises, the parent company of tyre manufacturer CEAT, Goenka shared the video with a tongue-in-cheek caption: 'I hope you have the perfect tyres to go to work to uphold the 'spirit of Mumbai' #MumbaiRains.' However, the video isn't recent. It had originally been posted in 2024 by Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, who had reshared the clip from video creator Josh Koelbel. The footage features a modified Mahindra Jeep being skilfully driven across a challenging off-road trail. Mahindra's caption had read: 'You'll get to your destination… No matter how tough the road…' The phrase 'spirit of Mumbai' in the RPG Group chairman's recent caption echoes an earlier post that sparked backlash. In that widely circulated video, he had shared footage of women hurriedly scrambling to board an overcrowded Mumbai local train. Also read: Businessman worth $4 billion trolled for Mumbai local video. His cryptic clarification 'Daily life in Mumbai… what we call the 'spirit of Mumbai'!' he had captioned that post. Though many in Mumbai refer to their collective resilience as the 'spirit of Mumbai,' Goenka's romantic take, especially coming from a billionaire, did not sit well with many. 'It's survival... not spirit. Expecting even basic dignity in public transport is a struggle in this country,' one user had written. Another asked: 'Are you mocking them? Why don't you travel just a week like them! People like you who have means to make some meaningful change, yet indulge in 'poverty porn', are the real parasites of this society.' Goenka responded with a cryptic clarification to one critical comment of an X user named Samir Shah. 'No, Mr. Harsh. This is not Spirit of Mumbai, this is Majboori of Mumbaikar,' wrote Shah. Goenka replied, hinting that his post was meant to be sarcastic: 'Understand sarcasm,' he wrote.
India Today
26-05-2025
- Climate
- India Today
Mumbai rain news live updates: Early Monsoon brings thunderstorms, disrupts traffic and train services
Commuters were seen wading through waterlogged roads as rain lashed Navi Mumbai on Monday. #WATCH | Maharashtra | Commuters wade through waterlogged roads as rain lashes Navi Mumbai — ANI (@ANI) May 26, 2025 Heavy rain on Monday led to widespread waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai, with areas like Dadar and Colaba particularly affected, according to users on social media. Frustrated residents took to X to share visuals and express their anger, tagging the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). "8 hrs of somewhat heavy rain & the road at Kemps Corner has virtually disintegrated & caved in. Citizens pay the price for corruption and zero accountability (sic)," one user wrote on X. Dadar TT situation @ 9.37#mumbairains #Monsoon #rain #RedAlert #dadar — Wadala Matunga Sion Forum (@WadalaForum) May 26, 2025 🚨 Next high tide in Mumbai at 11:24 AM - 4.75 m Many areas especially Dadar & Colaba are heavily waterlogged..⚠️ Stay safe, Mumbaikars #MumbaiRains — Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) May 26, 2025 Welcome to May 2025! And parts of South Mumbai are flooded owing to Tripple Digit rains in mere 2 hours! #MumbaiRains — Mumbai Nowcast (@s_r_khandelwal) May 26, 2025 With heavy rain lashing several parts of Maharashtra and more downpours expected, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed district administrations to stay on high alert and ensure timely relief and rescue operations to prevent loss of life and property. The India Meteorological Department has forecast intense rainfall in the next few hours, particularly in Mumbai, Konkan, and western Maharashtra. Shinde reviewed the situation in Thane and other affected districts during a meeting with disaster management officials. He instructed the administration to keep the entire response system ready, monitor flooded roads, bridges, and power lines, and take preventive steps around dangerous buildings. Special attention should be given to maintaining suburban rail traffic in Mumbai and Thane to avoid commuter inconvenience, Shinde added. Heavy rain since last night has caused waterlogging on roads near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai. VIDEO | Continuous heavy rains has led to flooding on roads near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai. The monsoon has arrived in Maharashtra in just 24 hours since it hit Kerala.#Mumbai #Rain #waterlogging — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 26, 2025 IMD Mumbai Director Shubhangi Bhute said monsoon could arrive in the city within the next three days. Should this occur, it would be the earliest recorded monsoon onset for Mumbai. The southwest monsoon arrived in Maharashtra an unprecedented 10 days ahead of schedule, marking its earliest onset in the state since 1990, according to the India Meteorological Department. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "Nowcast" for Mumbai, predicting thunderstorms with lightning, intense rain, and gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph in isolated areas over the next 3-4 hours. Additionally, light to moderate rainfall is expected across parts of the city in the next 24 hours.
News18
21-05-2025
- Climate
- News18
Pre-Monsoon Rains Disrupt Mumbai Traffic; Streets Waterlogged, Andheri Subway Shut
Last Updated: Heavy pre-monsoon rain hit parts of Mumbai on Tuesday, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions, especially in Andheri. More rain with thunderstorms are on the forecast. Parts of Mumbai and its suburbs received heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm and lightning on Tuesday evening, leading to waterlogging at many places, including an Andheri subway, thus affecting traffic. According to officials, there was one incident of a tree falling and one of a short circuit in the metropolis. However, no injuries were reported due to the same. Multiple videos on social media showed waterlogging at some places in the city after a heavy downpour. Little Bit Of Mumbai Rains And We Have Water Logging At SAKI NAKAWhere Else ? @mybmc — khalid Chougle (@ChougleKhalid) May 20, 2025 A video also claimed to show the waterlogged Andheri subway, which was reportedly shut. 🚨 Just in: Andheri Subway is closed amid very heavy rains causing major Waterlogging in Mumbai ⛈️⚠️Stay indoors, Mumbaikars! #MumbaiRains — Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) May 20, 2025 Suburban train commuters claimed local services were running with some delays, though Railway authorities said they were unaffected. PRE-MONSOON RAIN HIGHER IN SUBURBS According to officials, the intensity of the pre-monsoon rain was higher in the eastern and western suburbs of Mumbai as compared to the city, which received only light showers. In western suburbs, Jogeshwari received the highest rainfall of 63 mm, followed by 57 mm in Andheri (Malpa Dongri) and 40 mm in Andheri (East) by 8 pm, informed the officials. In the eastern suburbs, Powai received the highest 38 mm rainfall, followed by 29 mm in Bhandup (S ward office) and 27 mm in Tembhi Pada, they said. Light to moderate rainfall was recorded in the metropolis between 8 pm and 11 pm, with western suburbs receiving the highest precipitation, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials. The island city recorded an average rainfall of 12.86 mm, while eastern and western suburbs received 15.65 mm and 26.63 mm rainfall, respectively, in three hours, they said. MAHARASHTRA WEATHER FORECAST 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. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai, issued a release on Tuesday evening stating that a low-pressure area is likely to form over the same region around May 22, and thereafter, it may move northwards and intensify further. 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. The weather system is expected to impact parts of Maharashtra, including south Konkan, south central Maharashtra and Mumbai, she said. 'There is a possibility of heavy rainfall with thunder at some places, accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph or possibly higher at isolated locations," Bhute told news agency PTI. First Published: May 21, 2025, 07:11 IST
News18
06-05-2025
- Climate
- News18
Mumbai Weather: Cyclone-like Winds Lash City; Scary Video From Dadar Goes Viral
Last Updated: In the clip, a powerful gust of wind is seen blowing dust and debris across the road, reducing visibility and creating a blurry scene Strong winds and dust storms swept through Mumbai on Tuesday, triggering cyclone-like conditions and panic among residents. A video from Dadar showing the intense weather has gone viral on social media. In the clip, a powerful gust of wind is seen blowing dust and debris across the road, reducing visibility and creating a blurry scene. Bystanders are seen huddling in corners, seeking shelter, while two men on a bike carefully make their way through the storm. The dramatic weather followed a spell of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across several areas including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan, Dombivli, Vasai, Virar, and parts of Alibaug. Wind speeds reportedly reached up to 60–90 km/h. — IANS (@ians_india) May 6, 2025 Meanwhile, social media platform X was flooded with videos and updates from residents witnessing the storm. 'Raining heavily here in Jogeshwari and it is too windy. Cyclone like situation Please please go to Churchgate now so that Mumbai Indians can get 1 point and play is called off," one user joked. Raining heavily here in Jogeshwari and it is too windy. Cyclone like situation 🥵Please please go to Churchgate now so that Mumbai Indians can get 1 point and play is called off 🙏 #IPL2025 #MumbaiRains — Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) May 6, 2025 Another user wrote, 'It's raining & cyclone in Mumbai," while a third added, 'Cyclone type high speed wind with rain moving in Mumbai right now." Its raining & cyclone in Mumbai #MumbaiRains — Akhilesh dwivedi (@iamAkhilesh09) May 6, 2025 Cyclone coming💀 #Mumbai #Cyclone — Daksh Dak (@daksh_dak) May 6, 2025 A confused user simply asked, 'Mumbai mein storm ya cyclone aa raha hai kya? (Is there a storm or cyclone coming to Mumbai)" Weather Forecast For Mumbai: According to the latest forecast, Mumbai is likely to see a maximum temperature of around 33°C and a minimum of 28°C on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and rain expected. On Thursday, the weather will remain generally cloudy with chances of light rain or drizzle. Temperatures are expected to range between 26°C and 33°C. While some interior parts of Maharashtra have received light showers, Mumbai remained dry on Monday. The city's weather observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 33.7°C and a minimum of 26.6°C that day. First Published: May 06, 2025, 23:31 IST
