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Two back-to-back tremors hit Palghar in Maharashtra; no casualty

Two tremors of magnitude 3.4 struck Maharashtra’s Palghar district within an hour on Monday night, officials said. The earthquakes occurred at a depth of 5 km in Jawhar taluka at 10.04 pm and 11 pm. No casualties or property damage were reported, while authorities monitored the situation and urged residents…

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Palghar building collapse: 250 residents rescued after portions of structure crumble

Around 250 residents were rescued from a four-storey building in Palghar after a partial collapse. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon in Roshni Apartments, which comprised 56 flats. A balcony section on the second floor caved in, leading to further structural failure. Fire brigade and municipal officials launched a swift rescue…

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Mumbai weather today: Rain returns after brief break, IMD issues red, orange and yellow alerts across Maharashtra

Mumbai weather today: Mumbai and nearby areas anticipate fresh rainfall starting Thursday, July 30. The India Meteorological Department issued yellow alerts for Mumbai and Thane. Palghar district faces an orange alert for Friday with heavy rainfall expected. A deep depression system over Odisha has triggered this monsoon revival. Maharashtra districts…

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Relief distribution underway in Palghar for flood victims; Rs 32 lakh disbursed to kin of deceased

According to an official release, surveys were conducted, disaster management, agriculture, animal husbandry, public works, and electricity departments to register the damage.

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Mumbai, Thane, Palghar weather update: IMD issues orange alert as heavy rains lash financial capital; check forecast

Mumbai rains weather forecast: The India Meteorological Department issued orange alerts for Mumbai and surrounding districts due to heavy rainfall. Neighboring regions like Thane and Raigad are also under similar warnings for the next 24 hours. Palghar district administration declared a holiday for all educational institutions after a red alert.…

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School holiday tomorrow, July 23: Check latest Mumbai school update, IMD forecast

School holiday tomorrow: Schools in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar will remain open on Thursday, July 23, as no city-wide holiday has been declared. Local authorities will decide on school closures based on real-time weather and safety conditions. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Thane and Palghar, forecasting…

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Mumbai Weather Today (July 22): Are schools open as IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rain? Check forecast, closure update

School Holiday: Heavy rainfall alerts are in effect for Thane and Palghar districts. Mumbai is under a yellow alert, anticipating isolated heavy rain showers. Authorities have not announced any city-wide school closures at this time. However, district officials can decide on closures if conditions worsen locally. Schools and colleges across…

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Heavy rain triggers tree falls, wall collapse in Thane; fireman injured

Heavy rains and strong winds battered Thane and Palghar districts, causing widespread damage. A fireman sustained severe leg injuries while clearing an uprooted tree. A large billboard and two walls collapsed, disrupting traffic and damaging property. Low-lying areas experienced flooding, with rescue teams on high alert. Despite the chaos, all…

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13 people dead as record-breaking rains batter Mumbai

Mumbai rains today: Maharashtra is grappling with record-breaking rainfall, leading to 13 fatalities in Mumbai, Palghar, and Raigad over the past few days. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai and surrounding areas, warning of continued heavy to extremely heavy downpours. Lonavala recorded a staggering 670…

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Mumbai Rain Situation Today: Latest status on Pune Expressway, trains, flights and buses. What's open, what's closed

Mumbai Rains News Today: Mumbai and its surrounding regions are grappling with severe monsoon disruptions. Torrential rains have triggered landslides, leading to the closure of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and suspension of rail services on the ghat section. Air travel is also affected by delays and cancellations. Schools and colleges in…

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Mumbai rains today: Are schools closed? Local trains, flights running? Latest updates

Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar are under a red alert with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected. Severe waterlogging has impacted normal life in Mumbai, leading to school closures in Palghar. Despite the adverse weather, Mumbai's local trains are running as usual on all major suburban routes. Flight operations remain unaffected,…

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Mumbai weather: Orange alert issued as thunderstorms and rain lash financial capital, triggering waterlogging

Mumbai and Palghar are under an orange alert for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds as the southwest monsoon finally arrived, 13 days late. The city experienced severe waterlogging, forcing the closure of the Andheri subway. Despite disruptions, suburban train and bus services remained operational. Authorities are working to address…

The Economic Times

Mumbai weather on May 31: Will it rain today? Here's what IMD predicts for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar

Mumbai Rain: Mumbai is expected to experience a dynamic weather pattern over the next few days. Sunday will remain hot and humid, with rain and thunderstorms likely later in the day. On Monday, skies are expected to stay partly cloudy, with a chance of isolated showers. Tuesday brings a higher…

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13 dead, 20 injured in Palghar tempo-trailer accident; CM Devendra Fadnavis announces compensation of Rs 5 lakh each

A tragic accident occurred in Palghar, Maharashtra, on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway. A tempo packed with guests for an engagement ceremony collided with a speeding container trailer. The collision claimed 13 lives and left 20 others injured. The tempo was reportedly overloaded and on the wrong side of the road.

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Shocking Truth: How a Broken Vajra Created a Fierce Goddess

What if a single broken weapon could give birth to a goddess of unimaginable power? It may sound impossible, but Maharashtra’s Vajreshwari Yogini Temple is proof that divine power often works in mysterious ways. Long before the temple walls were built, a demon named Kalikot terrorized the region, unstoppable even…

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India’s health systems need to prepare better for rising climate risks

Diarrhoea in October, heat stress in April, and malaria and dengue year-round are part of a new pattern that Suvarna Kamble (46), an accredited social health activist (ASHA) in Palghar district in Maharashtra, has identified in recent years.

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Man held for raping 3 girls after spiking their drinks

The accuses was arrested from Surat by Maharashtra police for allegedly sexually assaulting minor girls in Palghar district. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Brother, uncle held for raping teen multiple times in Palghar

When she became pregnant, she was taken to Mumbai and forced to undergo a medical procedure to terminate the pregnancy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Scam to make contractors rich’: Maharashtra villages struggle to get water under JJM

It was the first day of Diwali, and Rupali Hukire (name changed), a 42-year-old beautician, hurriedly cleaned big buckets and steel pots. She draws water from her neighbour's borewell at a cost of Rs 100 for 30 minutes of pumping. Though her home, in Khandavi village in the Barshi tehsil…

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Maharashtra: Adolescent gangraped in Palghar's Nalasopara; 1 held

Police have held 1 person and searching for another suspect who is on the run after the pair gangraped a 16 year old and blackmailed by threatening to release a video. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi lays foundation stone of 'Vadhvan Port' project in Maharashtra

Situated in Palghar, Maharashtra, Vadhvan Port will be India's largest deep-water port with an investment of Rs 76,220 crore. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Man arrested for killing wife after quarrel in Palghar

Police have arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly hacking to death his wife with an axe after a fight in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an official said on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Goods train derailment near Mumbai: Train operations affected, restoration work on

The Western Railway has cancelled or rescheduled several trains following the derailment of a goods train at Palghar Railway Station. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Fadnavis accuses Wadettiwar of speaking language of Pakistan, questions Uddhav’s silence

Maharashtra Deputy CM accuses Congress leader of echoing Pakistan's rhetoric, questions Shiv Sena's silence, and BJP gains MP in Palghar.

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My party is not like your degree: Uddhav Thackeray hits back at PM Modi over ‘fake’ Shiv Sena remark

Palghar Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray criticizes PM Modi, vows to scrap Vadhavan port project, and opposes BJP corruption.

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