Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SDRF, NDRF deployed in several districts amid heavy rainfall
As a precautionary measure, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed in some districts. A total of 18 NDRF teams and six SDRF teams have been pre-positioned across the state, including in Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad. Officials have advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from vulnerable structures, and follow updates from local authorities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SDRF, NDRF deployed in several districts amid heavy rainfall
As a precautionary measure, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed in some districts. A total of 18 NDRF teams and six SDRF teams have been pre-positioned across the state, including in Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad. Officials have advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from vulnerable structures, and follow updates from local authorities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai reported tree fall incidents at 27 locations&nbsp;
Mumbai, which experienced very heavy rainfall in isolated areas, reported tree falls at 27 locations and five instances of partial house collapses. No injuries have been reported in these incidents. In Gadchiroli`s Bhamragad taluka, floodwaters damaged the bridge connecting Nimamabad and Gidalpur, though vehicular movement has now resumed.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai reported tree fall incidents at 27 locations&nbsp;
Mumbai, which experienced very heavy rainfall in isolated areas, reported tree falls at 27 locations and five instances of partial house collapses. No injuries have been reported in these incidents. In Gadchiroli`s Bhamragad taluka, floodwaters damaged the bridge connecting Nimamabad and Gidalpur, though vehicular movement has now resumed.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: High tide ranging up to 4.7 metres expected along the Konkan coast till July 28
According to the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), high tidal waves ranging from 4.2 to 4.7 metres are expected until July 28 across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. Thus, the fisherfolk and small boat operators have been cautioned against venturing into the sea. Several rivers, including Kundalika and Savitri in Raigad and the Jagbudi river in Ratnagiri, have crossed the warning level. Residents in low-lying areas have been asked to stay alert. In Nashik, the Waghad dam has reached 98 per cent of its capacity, with potential water discharge expected into the Vaitarna river. Similar controlled discharges have been reported from Pavana and Khadakwasla dams in Pune district.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: High tide ranging up to 4.7 metres expected along the Konkan coast till July 28
According to the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), high tidal waves ranging from 4.2 to 4.7 metres are expected until July 28 across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. Thus, the fisherfolk and small boat operators have been cautioned against venturing into the sea. Several rivers, including Kundalika and Savitri in Raigad and the Jagbudi river in Ratnagiri, have crossed the warning level. Residents in low-lying areas have been asked to stay alert. In Nashik, the Waghad dam has reached 98 per cent of its capacity, with potential water discharge expected into the Vaitarna river. Similar controlled discharges have been reported from Pavana and Khadakwasla dams in Pune district.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai and Thane
Several districts of Maharashtra continued to receive heavy rainfall on Saturday, prompting multiple alerts across the state. In its latest weather update, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for state capital Mumbai and its neighbouring district of Thane, warning of &ldquo;heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places&rdquo;. For Sunday, the weather bureau has issued a yellow alert, predicting heavy rainfall for both the cities.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai and Thane
Several districts of Maharashtra continued to receive heavy rainfall on Saturday, prompting multiple alerts across the state. In its latest weather update, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for state capital Mumbai and its neighbouring district of Thane, warning of &ldquo;heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places&rdquo;. For Sunday, the weather bureau has issued a yellow alert, predicting heavy rainfall for both the cities.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four dead in Palghar, 461 houses damaged this monsoon season, says district official Four persons have died and more than 450 houses damaged in heavy rains this monsoon in Maharashtra`s Palghar, an official said on Saturday amid a `red alert` issued for the district by the India Meteorological Department, PTI reported. A `red alert` indicates "heavy to extremely heavy" rainfall of over 200 millimetres in 24 hours.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four dead in Palghar, 461 houses damaged this monsoon season, says district officialFour persons have died and more than 450 houses damaged in heavy rains this monsoon in Maharashtra`s Palghar, an official said on Saturday amid a `red alert` issued for the district by the India Meteorological Department, PTI reported. A `red alert` indicates "heavy to extremely heavy" rainfall of over 200 millimetres in 24 hours.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Student assaulted for insisting on reply in Marathi in WhatsApp group; four classmates booked Four students have been booked, one among them arrested, for allegedly assaulting a classmate in Navi Mumbai after he insisted on communication in Marathi in their WhatsApp group, an official said on Saturday. In his complaint to the police, 20-year-old Suraj Pawar said he was attacked on Tuesday with a hockey stick outside Motilal Jhunjhunwala College, Vashi, where they study.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Student assaulted for insisting on reply in Marathi in WhatsApp group; four classmates bookedFour students have been booked, one among them arrested, for allegedly assaulting a classmate in Navi Mumbai after he insisted on communication in Marathi in their WhatsApp group, an official said on Saturday. In his complaint to the police, 20-year-old Suraj Pawar said he was attacked on Tuesday with a hockey stick outside Motilal Jhunjhunwala College, Vashi, where they study.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court discharges 9 `untraceable` accused in 30-year-old dacoity case, says evidence `insufficient` Three decades after an FIR was registered against nine persons for allegedly committing a dacoity at a school in Maharashtra`s Thane, a district court discharged all of them saying they were yet to be traced and that the evidence on record was "insufficient" to establish their offence, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Court discharges 9 `untraceable` accused in 30-year-old dacoity case, says evidence `insufficient`Three decades after an FIR was registered against nine persons for allegedly committing a dacoity at a school in Maharashtra`s Thane, a district court discharged all of them saying they were yet to be traced and that the evidence on record was "insufficient" to establish their offence, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Case filed against two quacks after inspection drive of Vasai Virar civic body Police have registered a case against two bogus doctors in Palghar district of Maharashtra, following raids conducted by a local civic body, officials said on Saturday. The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVMC) conducted surprise raids on clinics and medical establishments in Chinchoti-Kaman area on July 25 as part of its drive to make the city free of bogus doctors, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Case filed against two quacks after inspection drive of Vasai Virar civic bodyPolice have registered a case against two bogus doctors in Palghar district of Maharashtra, following raids conducted by a local civic body, officials said on Saturday. The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVMC) conducted surprise raids on clinics and medical establishments in Chinchoti-Kaman area on July 25 as part of its drive to make the city free of bogus doctors, PTI reported.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police invoke MCOCA against three held for cow slaughter in Thane Police in Maharashtra`s Thane district have invoked stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against three persons arrested for allegedly slaughtering a cow, a top official said on Saturday. The incident had occurred during the intervening night of June 30 and July 1, in which the accused had stolen the cow from a cricket ground in Badlapur before the slaughter, he said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police invoke MCOCA against three held for cow slaughter in ThanePolice in Maharashtra`s Thane district have invoked stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against three persons arrested for allegedly slaughtering a cow, a top official said on Saturday. The incident had occurred during the intervening night of June 30 and July 1, in which the accused had stolen the cow from a cricket ground in Badlapur before the slaughter, he said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane civic body demolishes 117 illegal structures The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has demolished 117 of the 151 illegal structures and removed illegal additions in 34 others over the last month. "The anti-encroachment teams have taken action against 151 unauthorised constructions since June 19, as per the directions given by the High Court. This also includes the demolition of 21 buildings in the MK Compound in Shil area," the civic body stated in a release on Saturday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane civic body demolishes 117 illegal structuresThe Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has demolished 117 of the 151 illegal structures and removed illegal additions in 34 others over the last month. "The anti-encroachment teams have taken action against 151 unauthorised constructions since June 19, as per the directions given by the High Court. This also includes the demolition of 21 buildings in the MK Compound in Shil area," the civic body stated in a release on Saturday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Brothers who cheated senior citizen of Rs 95 lakh in UP held in Mira Road Two brothers accused of extorting Rs 95 lakh from a senior citizen in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow using the `digital arrest` modus operandi were nabbed from Mira Road in Maharashtra`s Thane district, a police official said on Saturday. Mohammad Iqbal Balasaheb (47) and Shain Iqbal Balasaheb (41) have been handed over to the Lucknow Crime Branch for further action in the case registered there on April 8 this year, Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar assistant commissioner of police (crime) Madan Ballal told PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Brothers who cheated senior citizen of Rs 95 lakh in UP held in Mira RoadTwo brothers accused of extorting Rs 95 lakh from a senior citizen in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow using the `digital arrest` modus operandi were nabbed from Mira Road in Maharashtra`s Thane district, a police official said on Saturday. Mohammad Iqbal Balasaheb (47) and Shain Iqbal Balasaheb (41) have been handed over to the Lucknow Crime Branch for further action in the case registered there on April 8 this year, Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar assistant commissioner of police (crime) Madan Ballal told PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man swaps ATM card of senior citizen under guise of help, withdraws Rs 40,000
A 52-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly swapping the debit card of a senior citizen under the pretext of help at an ATM kiosk here and withdrawing Rs 40,000, police said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Arif Ali Sheikh, works as a labourer. He targeted the 75-year-old man at the ATM kiosk of a nationalised bank in Kandivali a few days back.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man swaps ATM card of senior citizen under guise of help, withdraws Rs 40,000
A 52-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly swapping the debit card of a senior citizen under the pretext of help at an ATM kiosk here and withdrawing Rs 40,000, police said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Arif Ali Sheikh, works as a labourer. He targeted the 75-year-old man at the ATM kiosk of a nationalised bank in Kandivali a few days back.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dadar man kidnapped by ex-lover, goons over financial dispute; 8 arrested
48-year-old Dadar East resident, who works as a boiler operator at a government enterprise, was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted by his ex-lover, her son, and a group of accomplices on the night of July 23. The victim, who was returning home on his two-wheeler, was kidnapped on the Sion-Panvel highway and taken to Chembur, Mankhurd, Sanpada, and Kharghar while being continuously assaulted. He was eventually dumped, barefoot and injured, near a mall in Kharghar. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-dadar-man-kidnapped-by-ex-lover-goons-over-financial-dispute-8-arrested-23586539">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Dadar man kidnapped by ex-lover, goons over financial dispute; 8 arrested
48-year-old Dadar East resident, who works as a boiler operator at a government enterprise, was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted by his ex-lover, her son, and a group of accomplices on the night of July 23. The victim, who was returning home on his two-wheeler, was kidnapped on the Sion-Panvel highway and taken to Chembur, Mankhurd, Sanpada, and Kharghar while being continuously assaulted. He was eventually dumped, barefoot and injured, near a mall in Kharghar. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Eviction notices sent to Aarey residents for alleged encroachment; tribals say they`ve lived there for generations
After declaring 812 acres in Aarey Milk Colony as forest land, the Maharashtra Forest Department has begun issuing eviction notices to individuals allegedly encroaching on the land. Those identified have been asked to either voluntarily remove their encroachments or submit documents proving rightful occupancy by August 3. If they fail to comply, the department has warned of a large-scale demolition drive. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-eviction-notices-sent-to-aarey-residents-for-alleged-encroachment-tribals-say-theyve-lived-there-for-generations-23586542">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Eviction notices sent to Aarey residents for alleged encroachment; tribals say they`ve lived there for generations
After declaring 812 acres in Aarey Milk Colony as forest land, the Maharashtra Forest Department has begun issuing eviction notices to individuals allegedly encroaching on the land. Those identified have been asked to either voluntarily remove their encroachments or submit documents proving rightful occupancy by August 3. If they fail to comply, the department has warned of a large-scale demolition drive. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai rains: Despite thousands of complaints, city endures heavy rains with minimal disruption
Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall on Friday, resulting in widespread waterlogging and traffic snarls, especially along arterial routes such as the Western Express Highway and SV Road. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for the city for Friday and Saturday, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Other coastal districts like Palghar, Thane, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg were also placed under orange alert, while Raigad received a red alert, indicating extremely heavy rain at isolated spots. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-despite-thousands-of-complaints-city-endures-heavy-rains-with-minimal-disruption-23586546">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai rains: Despite thousands of complaints, city endures heavy rains with minimal disruption
Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall on Friday, resulting in widespread waterlogging and traffic snarls, especially along arterial routes such as the Western Express Highway and SV Road. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for the city for Friday and Saturday, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Other coastal districts like Palghar, Thane, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg were also placed under orange alert, while Raigad received a red alert, indicating extremely heavy rain at isolated spots. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Century-old Tilak Bridge in Dadar crumbles under strain amid construction activity
The century-old Tilak bridge, a crucial east-west connector in Dadar, is under immense strain. While a flashy LED display at the bridge promises a futuristic new structure, &nbsp;the existing connector is unsafe for pedestrians, perpetually gridlocked, and overwhelmed by construction activity. Hawkers, meanwhile, have encroached upon every available space around the structure, leaving footpaths blocked and forcing pedestrians to walk on busy roads alongside speeding vehicles. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-century-old-tilak-bridge-in-dadar-crumbles-under-strain-amid-construction-activity-23586540">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Century-old Tilak Bridge in Dadar crumbles under strain amid construction activity
The century-old Tilak bridge, a crucial east-west connector in Dadar, is under immense strain. While a flashy LED display at the bridge promises a futuristic new structure, &nbsp;the existing connector is unsafe for pedestrians, perpetually gridlocked, and overwhelmed by construction activity. Hawkers, meanwhile, have encroached upon every available space around the structure, leaving footpaths blocked and forcing pedestrians to walk on busy roads alongside speeding vehicles. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sunshine Story | Mumbai: Heart recipients unite to share real-time info on patients needing transplants
While many use WhatsApp for fun and frolic, a group of 240 heart transplant recipients and their family members from across India have joined a dedicated group of volunteers who act as a support system for those in need of similar treatment. They have also compiled a large pan-India database covering various aspects of pre- and post-transplant care, which is shared and coordinated with recipients. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/sunshine-story-mumbai-heart-recipients-unite-to-share-real-time-info-on-patients-needing-transplants-23586541">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Sunshine Story | Mumbai: Heart recipients unite to share real-time info on patients needing transplants
While many use WhatsApp for fun and frolic, a group of 240 heart transplant recipients and their family members from across India have joined a dedicated group of volunteers who act as a support system for those in need of similar treatment. They have also compiled a large pan-India database covering various aspects of pre- and post-transplant care, which is shared and coordinated with recipients. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CBI cracks down on international cyber fraud racket in Pune, Mumbai; 3 arrested
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a major international <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-kurla-station-gets-a-step-closer-to-smooth-crowd-flow-23586172" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">cyber fraud</a> syndicate operating from Pune and Mumbai, arresting three accused and seizing digital devices, cash, and narcotics in coordinated raids, reported news agency ANI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CBI cracks down on international cyber fraud racket in Pune, Mumbai; 3 arrested
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a major international cyber fraud syndicate operating from Pune and Mumbai, arresting three accused and seizing digital devices, cash, and narcotics in coordinated raids, reported news agency ANI.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Moderate tidal activity expected in Mumbai
Tidal activity may impact low-lying coastal zones, with a high tide of 4.67 meters expected at 13:20 hrs today. A second <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-bmc-issues-high-tide-alert-for-city-from-july-24-to-july-27-23586214" rel="nofollow">high tide</a> of 4.11 meters is forecast for 01:17 hrs on July 27. Low tide is expected at 19:27 hrs today at 1.26 meters and again at 07:06 hrs on July 27 at 0.65 meters.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Moderate tidal activity expected in Mumbai
Tidal activity may impact low-lying coastal zones, with a high tide of 4.67 meters expected at 13:20 hrs today. A second high tide of 4.11 meters is forecast for 01:17 hrs on July 27. Low tide is expected at 19:27 hrs today at 1.26 meters and again at 07:06 hrs on July 27 at 0.65 meters.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: IMD forecasts strong winds on Saturday
Meanwhile, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-lake-levels-in-citys-seven-water-reservoirs-reach-87-24-per-cent-23586213" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">India Meteorological Department</a> (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with spells of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Mumbai and its suburban areas throughout the day. Residents are advised to remain cautious as occasional gusty winds are expected, with speeds reaching up to 40&ndash;50 kmph.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: IMD forecasts strong winds on Saturday
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with spells of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Mumbai and its suburban areas throughout the day. Residents are advised to remain cautious as occasional gusty winds are expected, with speeds reaching up to 40&ndash;50 kmph.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Tansa lake reaches 98.85 per cent water stock mark
Tansa lake has 98.85 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 100 per cent, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/water-stock-in-mumbais-seven-reservoirs-climbs-to-87-21-per-cent-23586385" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Middle Vaitarna</a> 94.07 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 80.57 per cent, Bhatsa 87 per cent, Vehar 67.19 per cent and Tulsi 70.38 per cent.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Tansa lake reaches 98.85 per cent water stock mark
Tansa lake has 98.85 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 100 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 94.07 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 80.57 per cent, Bhatsa 87 per cent, Vehar 67.19 per cent and Tulsi 70.38 per cent.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Water stock in reservoirs at 12,85,419 million litres
As per the BMC on Saturday (July 26), the collective <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-lake-levels-in-citys-seven-water-reservoirs-reach-88-81-per-cent-23586565" rel="nofollow">water stock </a>in these reservoirs is 12,85,419 million litres, which amounts to 88.81 per cent of their total capacity. The BMC supplies drinking water daily from Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vihar, and Tulsi lakes.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Water stock in reservoirs at 12,85,419 million litres
As per the BMC on Saturday (July 26), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 12,85,419 million litres, which amounts to 88.81 per cent of their total capacity. The BMC supplies drinking water daily from Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vihar, and Tulsi lakes.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Lake levels in city&rsquo;s seven water reservoirs reach 88.81 per cent
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-rains-morbe-dam-that-supplies-water-to-navi-mumbai-reaches-over-71-per-cent-of-its-capacity-amid-heavy-rains-23586476" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai</a> have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 88.81 per cent.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Lake levels in city&rsquo;s seven water reservoirs reach 88.81 per cent
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 88.81 per cent.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Mumbai experienced average temperature of 26.9 degrees
The IMD`s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 26.9 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25.1 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory reported a high of 28 degrees Celsius and a low of 25.5 degrees Celsius, as per the latest <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-imd-issues-orange-alert-for-city-thane-and-palghar-very-heavy-rainfall-likely-on-friday-saturday-23586433" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai weather updates</a>.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Mumbai experienced average temperature of 26.9 degrees
The IMD`s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 26.9 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25.1 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory reported a high of 28 degrees Celsius and a low of 25.5 degrees Celsius, as per the latest Mumbai weather updates.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: IMD issues an orange alert for Saturday
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-weather-updates-heavy-rainfall-gusty-winds-expected-across-city-and-suburbs-23586562" rel="nofollow">IMD </a>has issued an orange alert for the city, warning of intense rain at isolated locations.&nbsp;

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: IMD issues an orange alert for Saturday
The IMD has issued an orange alert for the city, warning of intense rain at isolated locations.&nbsp;

Mumbai Rain LIVE updates: <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-despite-thousands-of-complaints-city-endures-heavy-rains-with-minimal-disruption-23586546" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">India Meteorological Department</a> (IMD) forecast a generally cloudy sky
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-despite-thousands-of-complaints-city-endures-heavy-rains-with-minimal-disruption-23586546" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">India Meteorological Department</a> (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with spells of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Mumbai and its suburban areas throughout the day. Residents are advised to remain cautious as occasional gusty winds are expected, with speeds reaching up to 40&ndash;50 kmph.

Mumbai Rain LIVE updates: India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a generally cloudy sky
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with spells of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Mumbai and its suburban areas throughout the day. Residents are advised to remain cautious as occasional gusty winds are expected, with speeds reaching up to 40&ndash;50 kmph.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Receptionist assault case; Man accused for beating woman faces new charges
Gokul Jha, who was initially arrested for assaulting a female hospital receptionist, has now been taken into custody afresh in an older case where he stands accused of attacking the security guard of a building in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/navi-mumbai-30-year-old-autorickshaw-driver-held-for-sexual-harassment-in-panvel-23582925" rel="nofollow">Kalyan</a>, Thane police stated on Friday, reported news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Receptionist assault case; Man accused for beating woman faces new charges
Gokul Jha, who was initially arrested for assaulting a female hospital receptionist, has now been taken into custody afresh in an older case where he stands accused of attacking the security guard of a building in Kalyan, Thane police stated on Friday, reported news agency PTI.

Mumbai News LIVE Updtes: Mumbai GPO to roll out digital postal system on Aug 4
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-gpo-gets-advanced-app-no-transactions-on-aug-3-4--23585460" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Department of Posts</a> on Friday announced the rollout of its upgraded IT 2.0 Advanced Post Technology (APT) application at the Mumbai General Post Office (GPO) on August 4, 2025. The digital upgrade of postal department will mark a step further in its transformation journey.

Mumbai News LIVE Updtes: Mumbai GPO to roll out digital postal system on Aug 4
Department of Posts on Friday announced the rollout of its upgraded IT 2.0 Advanced Post Technology (APT) application at the Mumbai General Post Office (GPO) on August 4, 2025. The digital upgrade of postal department will mark a step further in its transformation journey.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Issues continue to plague Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/metro-pathway-linking-csmt-and-bmc-subway-nears-completion-23582921" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai Metro Aqua Line</a> (Line 3), which commenced partial operations on May 10 this year, is already facing issues related to its infrastructure. Issues were first seen on May 26, merely 16 days after the launch, with the Acharya Atre Chowk station being flooded. This time, the issue is regarding glass panels at the Santacruz station, which is next to the Western Express Highway. The entry/exit point &lsquo;A2&rsquo;, which leads to Hanuman Tekdi and Maratha Colony outside, has a broken glass panel for the last four days.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Issues continue to plague Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3
The Mumbai Metro Aqua Line (Line 3), which commenced partial operations on May 10 this year, is already facing issues related to its infrastructure. Issues were first seen on May 26, merely 16 days after the launch, with the Acharya Atre Chowk station being flooded. This time, the issue is regarding glass panels at the Santacruz station, which is next to the Western Express Highway. The entry/exit point &lsquo;A2&rsquo;, which leads to Hanuman Tekdi and Maratha Colony outside, has a broken glass panel for the last four days.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gorai&rsquo;s Sun Beach Resort finally razed over CRZ violations
The illegal structures of the sea-facing <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-sun-beach-resort-owner-ordered-to-bring-down-all-illegal-structures-23301670" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Sun Beach Resort</a> at Gorai in Borivli were razed to ground level by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday. In 2022, mid-day had reported that the resort was involved in major violations of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms by constructing unauthorised rooms, a swimming pool, a shed, and nearly 20 wooden shacks, while also allegedly encroaching upon a nearby government plot.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Gorai&rsquo;s Sun Beach Resort finally razed over CRZ violations
The illegal structures of the sea-facing Sun Beach Resort at Gorai in Borivli were razed to ground level by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday. In 2022, mid-day had reported that the resort was involved in major violations of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms by constructing unauthorised rooms, a swimming pool, a shed, and nearly 20 wooden shacks, while also allegedly encroaching upon a nearby government plot.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dadar man kidnapped by ex-lover, goons over financial dispute; 8 arrested
An 48-year-old <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-seven-members-of-gang-linked-to-gangster-chhota-shakeel-held-for-kidnapping-dealer-over-failed-drug-deal-23585230" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Dadar East resident</a>, who works as a boiler operator at a government enterprise, was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted by his ex-lover, her son, and a group of accomplices on the night of July 23. The victim, who was returning home on his two-wheeler, was kidnapped on the Sion-Panvel highway and taken to Chembur, Mankhurd, Sanpada, and Kharghar while being continuously assaulted. He was eventually dumped, barefoot and injured, near a mall in Kharghar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dadar man kidnapped by ex-lover, goons over financial dispute; 8 arrested
An 48-year-old Dadar East resident, who works as a boiler operator at a government enterprise, was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted by his ex-lover, her son, and a group of accomplices on the night of July 23. The victim, who was returning home on his two-wheeler, was kidnapped on the Sion-Panvel highway and taken to Chembur, Mankhurd, Sanpada, and Kharghar while being continuously assaulted. He was eventually dumped, barefoot and injured, near a mall in Kharghar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tilak Bridge in Dadar crumbles under strain amid construction activity
The century-old <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/wondered-why-tilak-bridge-traffic-is-up-blame-it-on-sion-bridge-23440682" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Tilak bridge</a>, a crucial east-west connector in Dadar, is under immense strain. While a flashy LED display at the bridge promises a futuristic new structure, &nbsp;the existing connector is unsafe for pedestrians, perpetually gridlocked, and overwhelmed by construction activity. Hawkers, meanwhile, have encroached upon every available space around the structure, leaving footpaths blocked and forcing pedestrians to walk on busy roads alongside speeding vehicles.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Tilak Bridge in Dadar crumbles under strain amid construction activity
The century-old Tilak bridge, a crucial east-west connector in Dadar, is under immense strain. While a flashy LED display at the bridge promises a futuristic new structure, &nbsp;the existing connector is unsafe for pedestrians, perpetually gridlocked, and overwhelmed by construction activity. Hawkers, meanwhile, have encroached upon every available space around the structure, leaving footpaths blocked and forcing pedestrians to walk on busy roads alongside speeding vehicles.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: : Mumbai handles rains better this year
Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall on Friday, resulting in widespread waterlogging and traffic snarls, especially along arterial routes such as the Western Express Highway and SV Road. The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-imd-issues-orange-alert-for-city-thane-and-palghar-very-heavy-rainfall-likely-on-friday-saturday-23586433" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">India Meteorological Department</a> (IMD) issued an orange alert for the city for Friday and Saturday, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Other coastal districts like Palghar, Thane, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg were also placed under orange alert, while Raigad received a red alert, indicating extremely heavy rain at isolated spots.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: : Mumbai handles rains better this year
Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall on Friday, resulting in widespread waterlogging and traffic snarls, especially along arterial routes such as the Western Express Highway and SV Road. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for the city for Friday and Saturday, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Other coastal districts like Palghar, Thane, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg were also placed under orange alert, while Raigad received a red alert, indicating extremely heavy rain at isolated spots.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aarey residents receive eviction notices; tribals claim ancestral rights
After declaring 812 acres in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-two-years-of-silence-broken-after-mid-day-flags-shut-aarey-colony-loos-23585408" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Aarey Milk Colony</a> as forest land, the Maharashtra Forest Department has begun issuing eviction notices to individuals allegedly encroaching on the land. Those identified have been asked to either voluntarily remove their encroachments or submit documents proving rightful occupancy by August 3. If they fail to comply, the department has warned of a large-scale demolition drive.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Aarey residents receive eviction notices; tribals claim ancestral rights
After declaring 812 acres in Aarey Milk Colony as forest land, the Maharashtra Forest Department has begun issuing eviction notices to individuals allegedly encroaching on the land. Those identified have been asked to either voluntarily remove their encroachments or submit documents proving rightful occupancy by August 3. If they fail to comply, the department has warned of a large-scale demolition drive.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Four persons have died and more than 450 houses damaged in heavy rains this monsoon in Maharashtra`s Palghar, an official said on Saturday amid a `red alert` issued for the district by the India Meteorological Department, PTI reported. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Since June 21, four people have died due to heavy rain in Palghar. It has also caused damage to 461 houses

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