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
ANC action: MD seized with 3.5 million, one arrested

Mumbai: Anti-Narcotics Cell has arrested a drug smuggler claiming to have seized MD Mephedone worth over Rs 35 lakh. A suspect was found in a suspicious condition in Mumbai’s Bandra area. When he was searched, the police found 142 grams of MD from his possession, which is said to be worth Rs 35 lakh. A case has been registered against him under the NDPS Act in Kherwadi police. This action was taken by the ANC Worli unit.
Maharashtra
CJP protests in the country: After Maharashtra Cyber revealed the conspiracy to create unrest in the country, Nitesh Rane threatened that those who invaded India will be crushed to dust.

Mumbai: Commenting on the revelation of the Pakistani conspiracy to create unrest in the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, Maharashtra Cyber Department has threatened that if anyone conspires to invade India in the country, he will be crushed. He said that in the action of the Cyber Department, it became clear that people were running their operation with a gun on the shoulders of students. Nitesh Rane said that the central government has framed strict laws in the matter of net paper leak, but anyone who tries to create unrest or unrest in Hindu Rashtra will not be spared. Nitesh Rane also criticized Uddhav Thackeray and said that the comedian who insulted Sita Mata was also a participant in the Shivaji Park protest, so why did Uddhav Thackeray remain silent on this? Nitesh Rane made a sensational allegation and said that during the students’ protest, why were the slogans of “Takbir Allahu Akbar” and “Sar-e-Tana” raised? He said that there is no connection between the student protests and the invasion of India. If anyone does this, all of them will be pulverized. He said that we had already expressed concern about the way Maharashtra Cyber has foiled the conspiracy to create unrest in the country.
Maharashtra
After the appointment of three companies, Samajwadi Party MLA Raees Sheikh demands, alleging irregularities in BMC’s financial system

Mumbai: Municipal Corporation (BMC) – Asia’s richest municipal body plans to raise ₹9,500 crore through ‘municipal bonds’. The bonds are to be issued by December. However, Samajwadi Party MLA from Bhiwandi East, Raees Sheikh, on Tuesday demanded that the municipal administration issue a financial white paper on the corporation’s investments before issuing the bonds. Speaking on the issue, MLA Raees Sheikh noted that the BMC has selected three companies – A.K. Capital Services, Tipsons Consultancy Services, and Trust Investment Advisors – to manage the proposed bonds. These companies will act as merchant bankers in the issuance process. The corporators have consistently opposed the hasty issuance of these bonds, and this opposition continues. The bonds are essentially a form of debt. The BMC will have to pay interest on them, and the indirect burden of all this will ultimately fall on the citizens of Mumbai.
The BMC squandered crores of rupees on city beautification projects just before the elections. As a result, the corporation’s financial management has deteriorated. This has forced the BMC to borrow funds from the market for infrastructure projects like sewage treatment plants, integrated flood control schemes, pumping stations, tunnels and major roads. MLA Raees Sheikh alleged that for the first time in the 133-year history of the BMC, the corporation has been forced to raise funds through bonds.
A credible repayment plan is essential while issuing bonds. It is necessary to verify whether the municipal corporation is able to repay the loan or not. However, the municipal administration is not ready to discuss the issue. As a result, the opposition has been continuously demanding a financial white paper. Issuing a white paper will reveal the exact financial position of the corporation and will clarify the details regarding its investments. MLA Raees Sheikh said that an inquiry should also be conducted about the corporation’s investment, and only then would it be appropriate for the administration to issue bonds worth Rs 9,500 crore.
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