On 3rd August, Mumbai witnessed severe rainfall which led to massive waterlogging and traffic snarls across the city. IMD had predicted that Mumbai would likely receive heavy rainfall at isolated places for three days starting Friday 2nd August along with heavy rainfall at isolated areas in Thane. Andheri Subway was shut down for commuters due to waterlogging. On the other hand, city's seven lakes have already crossed 80% capacity as Mumbai's water levels have risen significantly.
03 August,2024 03:30 PM IST
The misalignment between Mumbai’s Barfiwala flyover and the new Gokhale bridge has been corrected. A few months ago - this bridge was a matter of embarrassment to the authorities and disappointment to the commuters. On February 26th, when the new Gokhale bridge was partially reopened to the public, it was a matter of joy to the Andheri residents. Until it was found out that there was a huge gap between the CD Barfiwala flyover and the new Gokhale bridge. The flyover and the Gokhale bridge did not align. This blunder was a big nemesis for people travelling from Juhu. They were forced to navigate through the SV road which is a hotspot of traffic jams. Today, the CD Barfiwala flyover connecting the new Gokhale bridge is officially reopening for the public to use after the realignment of the Gokhale Bridge-Barfiwala flyover and here is why it matters a lot to the Mumbaikars.
05 July,2024 01:33 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Maharashtra and specially in the financial capital of the country, Mumbai. While the Visarjan processions of Ganpati idols have started, the Andhericha Raja stays a little bit lomger with the devotees. Started by the blue collared workers of Golden Tobacco Company, Tata Special Steel and Excel Industries Ltd, this mandal follows some unique traditions that include dress code policies, longer immersion processions and longer duration. Watch this video to know more!
26 September,2023 07:00 PM IST | Mumbai
Gokhale Bridge, which connects Andheri East to the West is closed from today onwards for at least two years. BMC declared it unsafe after a structural audit was carried out in September. The audit found the structure of the bridge to be weak because of the steel corrosion.
07 November,2022 10:05 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
