A fire broke out on the sixth floor of a building in Mumbai’s Andheri West area. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) swiftly contained the blaze, reporting no injuries. While the cause remains under investigation, the incident highlights the importance of fire safety regulations in densely populated urban areas.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations of electoral malpractice made by a Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) candidate in Dahisar, addressing concerns about EVM seals, battery levels, and discrepancies in vote counts. The BMC cites official documentation and Election Commission guidelines to refute each claim.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has urged residents to filter and boil their water due to increased turbidity caused by recent heavy rainfall in the city. The civic body is working to reduce turbidity levels at water treatment plants, ensuring safe drinking water for Mumbai.
A 45-year-old woman tragically drowned in an overflowing nullah in Andheri, Mumbai, during heavy rains on Wednesday, September 25. The incident sparked outrage as it highlighted the city’s vulnerability to flooding and raised questions about the BMC’s preparedness. The victim’s husband has demanded justice, stating she was the family’s sole breadwinner. The BMC has launched an investigation into the incident.
A section of a busy road near the famous Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai collapsed on Thursday morning, triggering widespread anger and accusations of corruption directed at the city’s civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The incident has raised concerns about the state of infrastructure in the city and the accountability of officials.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has opened applications for 1,846 Clerk/Executive Assistant positions in Group C. The application deadline is September 9, 2024. Candidates can apply online through the official website, mcgm.gov.in. The recruitment process includes an online exam and a merit list, with salaries ranging from Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100 per month.
The water levels in Mumbai’s seven lakes have significantly risen, with the Middle Vaitarna dam becoming the fifth to overflow. This follows a prolonged wet spell that saw July exceeding its average rain quota. The increase in water stock has led to the withdrawal of a 10% water cut previously imposed by the BMC.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 24-hour water cut in parts of Mumbai East and Mumbai West divisions to facilitate crucial pipeline connection work. The water supply shutdown will occur from 10 am on May 29 to 10 am on May 30.
A fire broke out in Mumbai’s Dharavi slum area, resulting in injuries to six individuals. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported that the fire was contained to wooden materials and furniture within a partially ground plus upper three-floored and partly ground plus four-floored structure. Ten fire tenders were deployed to extinguish the blaze.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced water cuts in Mumbai to ensure an adequate supply until monsoon rains arrive. A 5% cut will be implemented from May 30, and a 10% cut from June 5. Dams currently hold 1,40,202 million liters of water, with only 9.69% of the annual requirement available. The BMC urges citizens to use water judiciously and adopt water-saving measures.
