Rain situation of Navi Mumbai was closely monitored by NMMC Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde.

The Condition

Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde has been keeping a close eye on the careful preparation of the city’s emergency relief system in response to the persistently high tide and severe rainfall that have affected Navi Mumbai.

After the rainstorm that started on July 24, 2024, at night, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has been placed on high alert. After a thorough inspection of the municipal headquarters’ emergency management room, Commissioner Shinde instructed department heads to keep an eye on and control water build-up in their specific regions.

More safety measures have been implemented as a result of the Meteorological Department’s prediction of prolonged periods of excessive rainfall and tides. To protect the safety of the students, all municipal schools were closed on July 25. Teachers and principals were told to halt afternoon classes and securely bring pupils home.

Significant precipitation was seen in Navi Mumbai, according to rainfall statistics, with averages of 67.43 mm from July 24 8:30 am to July 25, 8:30 am, and 60.41 mm from July 25, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, reported. Koparkhairane and Digha were among the areas with the highest reports. In addition, the risk of waterlogging in low-lying areas has increased due to high tide conditions at 4.54 meters.

Recent inspections have revealed that silt build-up and mangrove growth have reduced the capacity of eleven holding ponds intended for rainfall management. Due to their inability to handle the recent intense rains, these holding ponds—which are essential to the city’s flood control system—have accumulated water in certain places.

In order to solve this, the Municipal Corporation is presently pending before the High Court, requesting the required licenses for cleaning and upkeep of these ponds. In the meanwhile, drains and sewers have been cleaned out to provide for easier water drainage once the seas recede.

Commissioner Shinde has asked people to use caution and restrict their travel to just those that are absolutely necessary.

The plan by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) to sell 243 shops in the Bamandongri housing complex has been met with overwhelming support from business owners. At CIDCO Bhavan on July 23, 2024, the results were declared.

In addition to realizing the goal of a house suited for common residents, CIDCO consistently implements a number of programs for the advantage of different parties, including professionals, developers, and business owners. Many company owners have been given a fantastic opportunity to expand their enterprises in the rapidly growing and well-connected Ulwe node thanks to this program of sale of 243 stores. The positive reception to this program has solidified the public’s perception of CIDCO’s credibility,” stated Vice Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Singhal.

CIDCO revealed a plan to sell 243 stores in its Bamandongri housing development on March 14, 2024. These stores were put up for sale at the Ulwe node, which has good access to Atal Setu, the road, and the rail system (MTHL). In addition, CIDCO’s Navi Mumbai International Airport is being developed near the Ulwe node.

21-Year-Old Worker Arrested For Murdering Security Guard At Rabale, Navi Mumbai.

Case in Detail

A 21-year-old employee of a firm has been detained by Rabale MIDC police for the murder of a security officer employed by the same company. On Friday, the deceased, named as Narayan Manwar (58), was discovered dead on the company’s premises.

The Rabale MIDC police station received a report regarding an accidental death. The police discovered throughout the inquiry that it was a homicide. “Various inside injuries that resulted in internal bleeding and the deceased’s death were listed in the post mortem report. As a result, a murder case was filed on Tuesday, according to a policeman from the Rabale MIDC police station.

The police began reviewing the CCTV video of the roadways going to Steel Craft Equipment Pvt Ltd at Rabale MIDC, the scene of the incident, as part of their inquiry. Despite it being a holiday, Mohit Sheetala Hobe (21), an employee of the same company, was seen by the police going towards the company at approximately 6 p.m. on Friday.

After being taken into custody by the police and interrogated, Hobe admitted his involvement in the murder. On the day of the holiday, Hobe planned to enter the company to use the restroom and do his laundry. Manwar, who was on duty, refused to let him enter, casting doubt on Hobe’s intentions. When Manwar threatened to hold him accountable if Hobe stole anything from inside, Hobe became enraged and attacked Manwar with a stick of bamboo.

Following Hobe’s departure, Manwar—who had suffered several internal injuries—collapsed. By 8:00 p.m., onlookers had discovered Manwar was immobile and had notified the police. Manwar and Hobe lived in the Saibabnagar slum area. The defendant has been placed under arrest supervision until Saturday.