Maharashtra
Mumbai To Get Relief From Humidity; IMD Predicts Rain In Upcoming Week

Mumbai: In a welcome change from the summer heat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light drizzles and thundershowers for Mumbai and surrounding areas next week. While no alerts are currently in place for Mumbai, a yellow alert has been issued for Thane and Raigad from March 31 to April 1.
The Santacruz observatory recorded 33.6 degrees Celsius, while Colaba noted 31 degrees. Predictions suggest rising temperatures may exceed 36 degrees over the weekend, but this could be tempered by expected rain and thunderstorms starting Monday, with heavier rainfall anticipated in Thane and Raigad.
Post-precipitation, maximum temperatures in Mumbai are expected to fall to around 33 degrees Celsius after April 2. While pre-monsoon showers in summer are unusual, Mumbai has previously experienced such weather, with March 2023 marking a record of about 17 mm of rainfall—its wettest March. Comparatively, the Santacruz observatory recorded 10 mm in 2016 and 13 mm in 2015.
In preparation for the upcoming monsoon, Bhushan Gagrani, chief of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), convened a high-level meeting emphasizing proactive measures, including a joint survey of areas prone to waterlogging across the city.
According to report by Mid-day, During a pre-monsoon meeting at the civic headquarters on Friday, Bhushan Gagrani, chair of the district disaster management authority, instructed BMC ward officials to clear debris and barricades after work completion to prepare for the forthcoming Mumbai monsoon. He underscored the necessity of a joint survey of waterlogging-prone areas for formulating preventive measures and called for effective coordination among agencies to ensure uninterrupted suburban railway services. Gagrani urged Assistant Commissioners to work closely with relevant parties for debris clearance.
The meeting involved all additional Commissioners of the BMC, officials, and representatives from various government agencies. Gagrani highlighted the importance of operational public announcement systems at railway stations and mandated tree trimming on railway premises to be finished by the end of May. To mitigate risks from heavy rains, it was announced that 482 dewatering pumps will be deployed in low-lying city areas. He suggested using geo-tagging technology to monitor pump operations, emphasizing accountability for delays in addressing malfunctions.
Gagrani also raised concerns regarding certain locations in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs at risk of landslides, instructing the district administration to implement precautionary measures, including relocating residents from high-risk zones and providing disaster preparedness training.
Additionally, officials from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) confirmed their readiness for emergency rescue operations during the monsoon, while the Indian Navy was directed to keep its teams and divers prepared for deployment as necessary. These collective actions reflect a proactive stance toward disaster management, focusing on hazard mitigation, operational readiness, and enhancing community safety amidst the impending monsoon.
Maharashtra
In the Nawab Malik and Hasinia Parker case, the accused was arrested for cheating in the name of digital arrest

Mumbai: Police have arrested an accused who had deposited Rs 15 lakh in a bank account by threatening to arrest former minister Nawab Malik and Dawood Ibrahim’s sister Haseena Parker in the money laundering case. He had called Delhi Police headquarters and said that there was a money laundering case against the complainant and that his account details had been used in the transactions of Nawab Malik and Haseena Parker, so he needs to be investigated and he is a digital arrestee. The caller had identified himself as DSP Bhupesh Kumar and SP Gopesh Kumar over the phone, after which the police registered a case of fraud. The complainant was also given a fake arrest warrant from the CBI, on which his name was also mentioned, and was instructed to deposit Rs 15 lakh for verification of the funds. This amount was deposited in a Federal Bank account, out of which Rs 5 lakh was transferred to the Bank of Baroda. The details of the accused were found out from the account hold and then the police arrested the accused from Sangli district. He was identified as Vikas Sambhaji Chavan. The accused was arrested and presented in court. A criminal case has also been registered against the accused in Mumbai and Rajasthan. This action was carried out by Joint Police Commissioner Lakshmi Gautam and DCP Parshottam Karad on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti. The police have appealed that there is no law called digital arrest and the CBI, ED and any agency cannot make digital arrest and no law in the Indian Constitution allows for digital arrest. No, that’s why people should be careful.
Maharashtra
Waris Pathan knows what Nitesh Rane is doing. Nitesh Rane’s threat to Pathan.

Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP leader and minister Nitesh Rane once again spewed venom against Muslims and said that this is not his father’s Pakistan and Karachi but a Hindu Rashtra and a government of Deva Bhau, in such a situation, if anyone tries to disrupt the order and atmosphere, he will be given a response. Nitesh Rane targeted AIMIM national chief Asaduddin Owaisi and said that the place where Owaisi’s rally was held is not Ahmednagar but Ahlia Nagar. The government has changed the names of Ahmednagar and Aurangabad, despite this, people avoid calling Ahmednagar Ahlia Nagar and Aurangabad Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Such people do not follow the Constitution of India but follow Sharia. He said that if Owaisi tries to disrupt the atmosphere of the state, the government will be forced to consider whether to give him permission to hold a rally or not because he comes here for his political rally.
Threatening Advocate Waris Pathan, Nitesh Rane said that Waris Pathan knows what Nitesh Rane is. He said that Waris Pathan should fix the time and place, Nitesh Rane will definitely come, then we will know what will happen. Nitesh Rane, while showing provocation against Muslims, said that when the idol of our gods and goddesses is desecrated and subjected to violence, where does brotherhood go and where does the Constitution of India go then? He said that if anyone tries to disturb the peace of the state, then he should know that here is the Hindutva Valley government of Devendra Fadnavis.
Maharashtra
Anti-drug rally of Govindi Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi

Mumbai: A massive anti-drug rally was taken out today under the leadership of Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi to draw attention to the serious problem of drug addiction and illegal drug trade in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar assembly constituency and to create public awareness against it.
Thousands of workers and local citizens participated in the rally. Protesters took to the streets and demanded strict action against the illegal drug trade and appealed to the youth to stay away from drugs.
The main objective of the rally was to free the youth of the area from the clutches of drugs and to put pressure on the administration to stop this illegal trade. Abu Asim Azmi himself led the rally and stressed the need for immediate and strict action against the drug problem in the area. Not only party workers but also a large number of mothers, sisters, young and old citizens of the area participated in the demonstration, highlighting the seriousness of the problem.
The drug problem in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar constituency has been a topic of discussion for many years and it is badly affecting the lives of local citizens. By organizing this rally, MLA Azmi has once again shown his determination to solve this important problem faced by the citizens of his constituency. Speaking on the occasion, MLA Abu Asim Azmi warned the administration: “Immediate and strict action should be taken against those involved in the illegal drug trade, otherwise the Samajwadi Party and the local citizens will intensify the protest.” The rally proved to be an important rally in drawing attention to the social and health problems of the Mankhurdshivaji Nagar area.
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