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Mumbai Weather Update: IMD Predicts Rains And Thunderstorms In The City; Alerts Issued In Few Regions

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Mumbai: The IMD predicts that Mumbai will experience a partly cloudy sky with a chance of moderate rain or thunderstorms throughout today. The city is on a yellow alert status. The temperature is forecasted to vary between 26 and 33 degrees Celsius.

Mumbai and Thane are experiencing continuous heavy rainfall for the second day in a row, leading the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for Thane and Palghar districts. The alert signifies very intense rain, with Raigad still on an orange alert because of the current weather situation. Inhabitants are advised to remain vigilant as the situation develops.

Mumbai Weather Forecast

On October 21, 2024, Mumbai is experiencing persistent rainfall, with the IMD forecasting heavy showers all day. The city’s temperatures vary between 25.99°C and 30.27°C, accompanied by a 71% relative humidity. Residents are facing a tough environment due to wind speeds reaching 71 km/h. The air quality index (AQI) has worsened as well, showing a low rating of 229.

Per tide-forecast.com, there is a peak tide at 2:16 AM measuring 4.66 metres and another at 1:59 PM at 3.9 metres. The tide is forecasted to be at its lowest point at 8:17 AM, measuring 1.46 metres, and then again at 8:14 PM, when it will be 0.35 metres high. Moreover, sunrise is expected at 6:34 AM, while sunset is scheduled for 6:11 PM.

Mumbai Weekly Weather Forecast

October 22: Expect a sky that is partly cloudy with occasional rain showers or thunderstorms. The temperature will range from 25 to 34 degrees Celsius.

October 23: Mumbaikars can expect rain or thundershowers in the evening or night, and temperatures will be between 24 and 35 degrees Celsius.

October 24: Mumbaikars can expect mostly clear skies with temperatures ranging from 23 to 36 degrees Celsius.

October 25: Anticipate another predominantly sunny day, with temperatures varying between 23 and 35 degrees Celsius.

October 26: Expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from 24 to 35 degrees Celsius.

Maharashtra Weather Alerts

The IMD has issued a warning for thunderstorms in multiple regions, signaling a yellow alert. The warning indicates the possibility of thunderstorms with lightning, light to moderate rain, and gusty winds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour in specific areas.

The affected areas include Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur Ghats, Kolhapur, Satara, Satara Ghats, Sangli, Sholapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Nanded, Latur, Dharashiv, Akola, Amravati, Bhandara, Buldhana, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Nagpur, Wardha, Washim, and Yavatmal.

Furthermore, a yellow alert has been announced for Nasik and its Ghats, along with Ahilyanagar, Pune, and the Ghats of Pune, where thunderstorms are predicted to come with lightning, heavy rainfall, and strong winds in specific areas.

The IMD has issued several alerts across Maharashtra:

Red Alert has been issued for Thane and Palghar districts due to extremely heavy rainfall.

Orange Alert issued for Raigad, warning residents of possible flooding and severe weather conditions.

Yellow Alerts have been issued for several districts like Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, and Raigad, cautioning about thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate rainfall with gusty winds.

It is anticipated that these alerts will continue until Monday and possibly even longer in certain regions.

AQI In Mumbai

The Air Quality Index (AQI) shows moderate levels of standards. Individuals who have respiratory issues need to implement necessary measures to protect their well-being. Put on your mask, put on sunscreen, and bring your umbrellas as you prepare for your perfect day.

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Rohit Arya, who held 20 children hostage, died during treatment after being shot.

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Rohit Arya, the accused who held 20 children hostage inside a studio in Mumbai’s Powai area, has died. The accused, Rohit Arya, had taken the children hostage and also fired at the police. Police retaliated, injuring him, and he died during treatment.

Rohit Arya was mentally ill. He had taken 20 children hostage at RA Studios in Powai. Upon receiving information, police immediately arrived at the scene and attempted to apprehend him. During this, Rohit Arya opened fire on the police, who retaliated, injuring him. He was immediately taken for treatment, but died during treatment.

Earlier, the accused, Rohit Arya, had released a video admitting to holding the children hostage. Police had stated that Rohit Arya was mentally ill. Police had safely rescued all the children from his custody.

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Making Vande Mataram compulsory is illegal: MLA Raees Shaikh writes to the Chief Minister and Education Minister, demanding withdrawal of the order

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Mumbai: Samajwadi Party’s Bhiwandi East MLA Raees Sheikh has demanded that the Chief Minister and the Education Minister should revoke the ban imposed on all schools in the state on making the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ written by ‘Bankam Chandra Chatterjee’ mandatory on October 31.

In this regard, MLA Raees Sheikh said that ‘Jan Gana Man’ written by Rabindranath Tagore is the national anthem of India. However, the government’s order to sing the song in all schools in the state on October 31 and organize a song exhibition between October 31 and November 7 in the context of the 150th anniversary of the national anthem ‘Vande Mataram’ is illegal. Any organization should write a letter to the Minister of State for School Education Pankaj Bhuyar and the Education Department should immediately declare ‘Vande Mataram’ a mandatory song for all schools in the state, this is not good governance in a progressive state like Maharashtra.

The condition of schools and education in the state is deteriorating. It is the duty of the government to provide quality education. However, the government is discriminating by including religious issues like ‘Vande Mataram’ in the education sector. Making ‘Vande Mataram’ a mandatory song is a violation of the rights granted by the Constitution. There have been many discussions on the issue of ‘Vande Mataram’ till date. MLA Rais Sheikh said in the letter that ‘Jan Guna Man..’ is the national anthem of India and the national anthem should be given a place of honor, sanctity and respect everywhere, it has been agreed upon.

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Maharashtra Govt To Scrutinise Vasantdada Sugar Institute’s Funds For First Time; Move Seen As Setback For Sharad Pawar

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For the first time in Maharashtra’s political history, the Vasantdada Sugar Institute (VSI), headed by NCP (Sharad Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, will come under state government scrutiny over the utilisation of its funds. The institute, based in Pune, is engaged in research, development, and training for the state’s cooperative sugar industry.

The VSI’s operational funds are generated through a levy of ₹1 per metric tonne (MT) collected from sugar cooperatives across Maharashtra. These contributions are meant to support the institute’s ongoing research and training activities for the sugar sector.

According to sources, the decision to review the VSI’s funds was taken during a recent meeting of the ministers’ committee, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, which oversees decisions related to the sugarcane crushing season.

The move follows dissent among sugar mills after the BJP-led Mahayuti government decided to impose an additional ₹5 per MT levy on crushed sugarcane to contribute to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.

Reacting to the reports, Sugar Commissioner Sanjay Kolte confirmed that during the September 30 meeting, instructions were issued to form a committee to examine the utilisation of VSI’s funds. He, however, denied receiving any complaints regarding fund misuse.

Interestingly, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar a member of the VSI’s Board of Trustees was present during the meeting where the decision to review fund utilisation was made. Other key trustees include Dilip Walse Patil, Vijaysinh Mohite Patil, Jayant Patil, and Balasaheb Thorat.

According to data from the State Cooperation Department, VSI has received approximately ₹55 crore over the last five years through the cooperative contributions.

Never before has any state government verified the utilisation of VSI’s funds, despite its significant influence over Maharashtra’s sugar industry.

Political observers view this decision as a setback for Sharad Pawar, who serves as the lifetime chairman and head of VSI’s governing council.

Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the move was not a probe, but a routine request for financial transparency.
“The notice only seeks financial information regarding the funds collected from sugar factories,” he clarified.

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