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'No water cut planned for Mumbai, contingency reserve to ensure smooth supply'

'No water cut planned for Mumbai, contingency reserve to ensure smooth supply'

In a statement released on Monday, the BMC clarified that the Maharashtra government has made provisions for additional water from the Contingency Reserves of Bhatsa and Upper Vaitarna dams

05 May,2025 08:01 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
PCMC to cut water supply to 184 societies over STP violations amid water crisis

PCMC to cut water supply to 184 societies over STP violations amid water crisis

Large residential complexes in Pimpri-Chinchwad ignored multiple civic notices to run sewage treatment plants, citing cost and access issues

05 May,2025 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
Mumbai weather updates: Heat and humidity grip city, but AQI stays ‘good'

Mumbai weather updates: Heat and humidity grip city, but AQI stays ‘good'

Santacruz observatory in suburban Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 23.5 degrees Celsius

22 April,2025 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Heatwave alert in Chandrapur after district sizzles at 45.6 degrees Celsius

Heatwave alert in Chandrapur after district sizzles at 45.6 degrees Celsius

The district administration in Chandrapur has issued a heatwave alert for three days, advising citizens to take precautions when they step out

21 April,2025 08:59 PM IST | Chandrapur (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Pune scorches under 43 degrees Celsius, heatwave to continue till April 22

Pune scorches under 43 degrees Celsius, heatwave to continue till April 22

Lohegaon logs peak reading while Koregaon Park, Magarpatta remain above 41°C amid low wind, clear skies

18 April,2025 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
Use water wisely in coming days, Thane civic body urges residents

Use water wisely in coming days, Thane civic body urges residents

The civic body has urged residents to avoid using drinking water for washing vehicles and to refrain from leaving taps running unnecessarily as the water levels in the reservoirs are decreasing by the day amid intense heat. Additionally, the water levels in wells and borewells have also significantly reduced

15 April,2025 08:27 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Experts call for urgent action amid heatwaves, say tailored plan is necessary

Experts call for urgent action amid heatwaves, say tailored plan is necessary

India’s leading heatwave expert says Mumbai must go beyond advisories to protect vulnerable populations as climate extremes intensify in city

15 April,2025 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Mumbai weather updates: ‘Nothing really works against this heat’

Mumbai weather updates: ‘Nothing really works against this heat’

As Mumbai roasts in record heat, those who work on the streets, live in flimsy homes speak about how unbearable things have become; Mumbai experienced more than 10 heatwave days—a massive leap from the one or two recorded annually just a decade ago

14 April,2025 09:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Pune heatwave: Temperatures soar to 42.2 degrees Celsius, IMD issues warning

Pune heatwave: Temperatures soar to 42.2 degrees Celsius, IMD issues warning

The nights are hot, days even hotter as concrete jungle cooks at 42 degrees C; IMD officials said the rising temperatures are a clear sign of climate change and the urban heat island effect, where concrete-heavy cityscapes trap heat, offering little relief even at night

11 April,2025 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
Keep an eye on your eyes in this heat, say doctors

Keep an eye on your eyes in this heat, say doctors

Ophthalmologists say soaring temperatures can cause a host of visual problems if not careful. They say a rise in temperature has an adverse impact on the health of every living being, including animals and birds

07 April,2025 05:11 PM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon

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