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Deccan Herald
28-05-2025
- General
- Deccan Herald
BMRCL withdraws toilet charges after public pushback
User fees had been set at Rs 2 for using the urinal and Rs 5 for the toilet at 12 stations — National College, Lalbagh, South End Circle, Jayanagar, RV Road, Banashankari, JP Nagar, and Yelachenahalli, all on the Green Line; and Central College, Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park and KSR Railway Station on the Purple Line.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Mumbai faces severe waterlogging amid intense monsoon rainfall; IMD issues yellow alert for today
MUMBAI: Parts of Mumbai's Khar locality experienced waterlogging on Tuesday following intense rainfall on Monday, disrupting daily activities and raising questions about the city's monsoon preparedness. — ANI (@ANI) At Swami Vivekananda Road near National College, streets were partially inundated, forcing both vehicles and pedestrians to wade through waterlogged areas. The accumulation of water on major thoroughfares caused traffic slowdowns, particularly affecting commuters during rush hours. Light rainfall in the early hours of Tuesday brought pleasant conditions to the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued heavy rainfall under predominantly cloudy skies. According to the IMD's Local Weather Report and Forecast for Mumbai-Borivali issued on May 26, the city registered temperatures between 23.0 degrees Celsius and 31.0 degrees Celsius. For May 27, the IMD predicts heavy rainfall with cloudy conditions, while temperatures are expected to remain at 23.0°C and 31.0°C for minimum and maximum respectively. The period from May 28 to May 30 is expected to bring moderate rainfall with cloudy conditions, with temperatures varying between 24.0°C and 32.0°C. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo For May 31 and June 1, the forecast indicates occasional rain or thunderstorms with partly cloudy skies, and maximum temperatures rising to 33.0°C. Heavy rainfall swept through Mumbai on Monday, with notable precipitation observed around Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), marking the arrival of monsoon in the city. The western suburban areas recorded varying levels of rainfall, with Supari Tank and Nariyalwadi Santacruz leading at 25 millimetres (mm), whilst Khar Danda Pali Hill registered 24 mm. The Ward Office documented 18 mm, HW Ward Office measured 16 mm, and rainfall amounts of 15 mm and 14 mm were noted at Vile Parle and Andheri Fire Stations respectively. Chakal Municipal School and MalvFire Station both registered rainfall of 14 mm and 12 mm, whilst Versova Pumping Station recorded 11 mm. Monsoon disrupts coastal commute: 16 ferry routes suspended With the onset of monsoon, Maharashtra Maritime Board has suspended operations on 16 critical waterways amongst the 36 routes in Mumbai and Konkan areas. Officials confirmed that M2M Ro-Ro (roll on-roll off) vessels will maintain their service between Ferry Wharf in Mazgaon and Mandwa in Alibaug, as these vessels are designed to operate throughout the year. Officials stated that several key routes have been temporarily discontinued, including New Ferry Wharf to Rewas, Gateway to Mandwa, Cidco Nerul to Mandwa, Malwan jetty to Sindhudurg fort, Dighi to Janjira fort, Murud Bunder to Janjira fort, Thal to Khanderi, and Rajpuri to Janjira fort. Monsoon claims 5 lives in Maharashtra The southwest monsoon arrived simultaneously in Mumbai, Pune, Solapur and other regions of Maharashtra on Monday, marking its earliest onset since 1990, when it had reached on May 20. The past 24 hours witnessed five rain-related fatalities, with three in Pune district and two in Latur. IMD issued a red alert indicating extremely heavy rainfall for Kolhapur district on Tuesday (May 27), whilst Pune was placed under an orange alert, warning of moderate to heavy rain with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in isolated areas of the Ghat regions. Rains halt railway services on Monday as tracks and platforms go underwater Over 50 Central Railway services — 30 on the Harbour line and 20 on the Main line — and 18 Western Railway services were cancelled. Several hundred services across CR and WR (WR) ran late, stranding thousands of commuters during peak hours. WR services were also hit between Mahalaxmi and Lower Parel, and between Churchgate and Marine Lines after tree branches fell on the overhead wires around 11am and 1.40pm, respectively. Train operations were most affected on the Harbour line between 10.30am and 11.30am. On the Main line, 20 services were short-terminated at Dadar and Parel. Harbour line services between Wadala and CSMT were suspended for nearly an hour, leading to the cancellation of 30 trains. Around eight mail/express trains were delayed by up to two hours due to the downpour. Rs 37,000-crore Mumbai Metro project faces water ingress The underground Acharya Atre Chowk station on Mumbai's Metro Line 3 (Colaba–SEEPZ) experienced flooding after heavy rainfall on Monday, leading authorities to restrict services and end train operations at Worli. The water ingress occurred at an entrance/exit point situated on Dr Annie Besant Road, prompting questions about the drainage systems and waterproofing measures of the Rs 37,000-crore transit corridor as monsoon approaches. Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) attributed the flooding to the failure of a reinforced cement concrete (RCC) wall designed for water retention at the station entrance.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mumbai Catholics mourn the death of 'People's Pope' Francis, true servant of God
Pope Francis MUMBAI: Right at the start of his papacy in March 2013, Pope Francis had sent a signal of humility by choosing to wear a white cassock and iron cross, unlike the red robe and gold cross worn by his predecessors. "Not like a king but a pastor." Throughout his tenure that lasted 12 years, he remained at heart Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a simple Argentinian who never lost touch with his roots. On Monday the Catholic flock was stricken to learn of the 88-year-old pontiff's death, given that he had participated in Easter rituals over the past few days. Yet, the end having come the very morning after Easter, the most significant festival on the liturgical calendar, brought an odd feeling of hope amid the gloom. "It is a glorious passing -- he has surely found a place with the Risen Lord," said Jennifer Rodrigues, professor of history at National College, who along with her neighbours had prayed for Francis' health during the Way of the Cross last week. Former police commissioner Julio F Ribeiro said, "It is ironic that one of the last visitors to meet him was US vice president J D Vance... Pope Francis, a Jesuit from Argentina, was a good pope. The next pope, I hope, would follow his path of adjusting to modern times as far as his intelligence and conscience permits." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Leading gynaecologist and obstetrician Dr Kiran Coelho, her husband and son are scheduled to go on a pilgrimage to the Vatican May 16. "We were so hoping to see him. I have worked for the archdiocese since 20 years, giving lectures on marriage preparation, and co-authored a book named 'Creative Love' which talks about the Catholic method of contraception. I found Francis quite modern in his stance on contraception and gay marriage while keeping firm on basic tenets. Francis was so accepting of other faiths and viewpoints. He brought back the youth who were turning away." Cardinal Oswald Gracias, who worked closely with the Pope, said, "He was a person who spent his life for the people. His messages for the world were for peace, compassion for the poor and this same orientation he wanted in the Church. He spoke so strongly on rights of migrants, even in his personal dealings with world leaders. Tomorrow, the cardinals in Rome will meet. I will also leave for Rome in two days. The first thing that they will decide on is when to hold the funeral rites." The archdiocese of Bombay issued a joint statement by archbishop John Rodrigues and Cardinal Gracias: "It is with profound sorrow that the Archdiocese of Bombay joins the global Catholic community in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who returned to the Father at 7.35 am today, 21 April 2025, at Casa Santa Marta. Our hearts ache with grief as we bid farewell to our beloved Holy Father." Dr Frazer Mascarenhas SJ, former principal, St Xavier's College, said, "This was the first time a Jesuit was appointed as a Pope in the 500 years of our existence. The world needed a religious leader who could show that religion is not only about worship but making the world a better place for the disadvantaged. Pope Francis fulfilled this role for the last 12 years, after his election as the head of 1.3 billion Catholics. His interventions on ecology, economy, fraternity between faiths, scientific advancement and acceptance of migrants, struck a chord with people across religious lines." Former Indian hockey captain and Olympian Joaquim Carvalho recalled how he and his wife, Olympian athlete Vandana Rao, had met Pope Francis in Rome, about four years ago. "We were within handshaking distance. He was the ' People's Pope ', well loved and popular, much in the league of Pope John Paul II. He was never judgmental of anyone. His passing just a day after Easter makes us feel as if God called him to his repose," Carvalho said. Justice FI Rebello, former judge of the Bombay high court, said, "Even in his last message he spoke on behalf of the poor, the refugees and against war."
