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Mumbai Weather Updates: Heavy Rainfall Alert Continues As City Resumes To Normalcy After Severe Disruptions, Waterlogging Overnight

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Mumbai: The island city and the Mumbai Metropolitian Regions (MMR) including Thane, Kalyan, Palghar and others were daunted with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms from Wednesday evening. The sudden extreme downpour resulted in road and rail traffic disruption, several areas waterlogged resulting in citizens stranded for hours to reach home.

In last 24 hours (from Wednesday 8 am to Thursday 8 am), the eastern suburbs in Mumbai recorded highest rainfall of 170.58 mm, followed by city with 117.18 mm and western suburbs with 108.75 mm, the Brihanumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) informed.

The weather department had issued a red alert till 8.30 am and as of Thursday morning the city has resumed to normalcy. However, the schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are closed today and the alert for heavy rainfall for the day continues. The authorities have urged to citizens to ensure safety.

In response to Wednesday’s heavy downpour, the BMC has declared a holiday for schools and colleges on Thursday. Authorities in Thane, Palghar, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad have also announced school closure to ensure students safety.

“Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfall with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely. Mithi River Level on Thursday morning is 1.50 mtr,” BMC has alerted.

Meanwhile, the Mumbai local trains have resumed services after the central and harbour line severely disrupted on Wednesday. “All Local trains are running normally. On the main line trains 3 to 4 minutes behind schedule because of rescheduled mail express movements and few cautions. Rest situation is normal,” chief spokesperson for Central Railway, Swapnil Nila said.

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Mumbai Horror: 10-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted and Video Recorded; Mother’s Boyfriend and Girlfriend Arrested Under POCSO

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Mumbai, June 23, 2025 — In a shocking and tragic incident, a 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted with a screwdriver, and the horrific crime was recorded on video, police sources revealed. The suspects, believed to be the girl’s mother’s boyfriend and his girlfriend, have been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

The incident came to light after the child’s family reported the abuse, prompting an investigation by Mumbai police. Authorities launched a raid and apprehended the accused, who are now in custody. The police have also recovered the video evidence, which has been handed over to forensic experts for forensic analysis.

According to police officials, the girl was subjected to sexual assault at a residential property in the city. The accused reportedly drugged and assaulted her, recording the act maliciously. The child’s family expressed their shock and distress over the incident, emphasizing the need for stringent measures to protect vulnerable children from such heinous crimes.

The police have registered a case under multiple sections of the POCSO Act, including those related to sexual assault and recording videos of minors without consent. Further investigations are ongoing, and authorities have assured strict action against the accused.

This distressing case highlights the urgent need for awareness, vigilance, and protective measures for children in Mumbai and across India. Child rights organizations have called for enhanced safety protocols and emphasized the importance of reporting abuse immediately.

Mumbai police have urged the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activity involving minors to prevent such tragedies in the future.

Mumbai Press remains committed to reporting on this case as it develops and advocating for the safety and rights of children everywhere.

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Mumbai Police arrests 38 wanted accused

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Mumbai: Mumbai Police has intensified its action against criminal elements. Between June 11 and June 20, the police claimed to have arrested 38 most wanted accused during a special operation in Zone 4 of Mumbai. These accused had several serious crimes registered against them, including 34 assault and harassment, 13 property and 9 other crimes.

This operation was conducted under the leadership of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti. DCP Ragasudha said that the police were looking for many accused and the police had started searching for them. Under this, this operation was conducted and the police has also prepared a list of criminals who are wanted in many cases.

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Massive Fire Breaks Out In Mumbai’s Marine Lines Area; Visuals Surface

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Mumbai: A large blaze occurred in a residential building at Marine Lines in Mumbai. Reports indicate that a significant fire was caused by a short circuit on the fourth floor of a residential building named Neelkanth. The firefighters arrived at the location. No specifics regarding injuries or fatalities have been confirmed. Visuals of this fire are being shared on social media. Further information is awaited

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