Environment Mumbai’s Monsoon 2023: Bountiful rains despite El Nino concerns September 29, 2023 Sherine Raj Despite the looming El Niño impact, Mumbai experienced abundance of rain this season, now setting stage for October heat.
Environment Be a citizen scientist, start with watching birds around you September 26, 2023 Manasi Warde Mumbai is bustling with urban wildlife. Apart from the common crows, sparrows and pigeons, there are tons of different species to explore.
Civic Mumbai Buzz: Plane crash | City bids farewell to double decker bus | Food regulator seals iconic eatery and more… September 16, 2023 News Desk This week in Mumbai: FDA finds maggots at Bademiya – Mumbai’s famous eatery, private plane crash injures 8, toll rates hiked, and more.
Civic Mumbai Buzz: Gokhale bridge delayed | Heavy rain lashes Mumbai and more… September 9, 2023 News Desk This week in Mumbai: TB patient dies looking for ICU bed, Second case of Zika virus reported, Byculla zoo spends Rs 20 crore on empty cages.
Civic Mumbai Buzz: BKC gets double-decker AC buses | Recruitment for health posts and more… September 2, 2023 News Desk This week in Mumbai: Recruitment for health posts, reopening of Anand Road in Malad, plantation for Miyawaki forests, and more.
Health Mumbai’s monsoon blues August 21, 2023 Sherine Raj Feeling blue? It could be often overlooked link between environment, weather patterns and mental health.
Civic Risk of collapsing increases for dilapidated buildings in heavy Mumbai rains August 7, 2023 Sherine Raj Mumbai rains cause numerous building collapses. With 100+ cases recorded this year, people living in old structures and informal settlements are at risk.
Environment Climate change: Rising sea levels ring alarm bells for Mumbai August 3, 2023 Sherine Raj Protecting Mumbai’s urban forests, like SGNP and Aarey, and prioritising climate-resilient infrastructure is vital for climate change and rising seas
Society Photo essay: “Araam” season in Dharavi’s Kumbharwada as potters cope with monsoon August 1, 2023 Stephin Thomas In photos: Pottery has been a family-run vocation for generations for Kumbharwada community in Dharavi. As monsoon arrives the production is affected.
Civic Monsoon at its peak, Mumbai deals with accidents, some fatal too. July 28, 2023 Sherine Raj Mumbai’s monsoon accidents: road mishaps, drownings, tree falls, house collapses and more, claim numerous lives each year.
Civic Mumbaikars deal with another monsoon without their corporators July 26, 2023 Stephin Thomas and Himadyuthi V Deshpande Heavy rains make citizens go through ample difficulties. It is the second monsoon, when there’s no sitting corporator to listen to them.
Governance As monsoon intensifies, fear grips citizens living on the banks of Poisar river July 25, 2023 Hepzi Anthony Every monsoon residents of Hanuman Nagar on the banks of Poisar river, brace themselves for floods as the water level rises.
Civic Documentary portrays worsening floods in Mumbai over years July 24, 2023 Subuhi Jiwani A documentary investigates why Mumbai floods, its rivers overflow and how affected people deal with the effects of climate change and urbanisation.
Commute Frustrated with alternative routes, commuters wonder when Gokhale bridge will open? July 19, 2023 Stephin Thomas Gokhale bridge construction is behind schedule, and alternative routes have never-ending traffic and shut down during heavy rains.
Society In photos: Monsoon magic in Mumbai July 18, 2023 Himadyuthi V Deshpande Mumbai’s monsoon is a spectacle of beauty and celebrations. The rains bring respite from the summer heat, refreshing the city with their cool embrace.