Nayonika Bose

: MWTA's indefinite strike, which entered its second day Tuesday, had left housing societies scrambling with senior citizens, bedridden patients among worst hit; tankers back on road by 7.30 pm.

Mumbai monsoon delay continues as IMD says southwest monsoon is stalled in South Konkan, with rain unlikely for the next 5-6 days.

The curbs come as delayed monsoon rains and an El Niño-linked weak rainfall forecast put pressure on dwindling lake reserves.

With lake stocks down to 9.67 per cent of capacity, residents say water procurement costs are rising sharply.

As of Thursday, the onset of southwest monsoon in Mumbai stands delayed by a week as the normal date of onset for the season is June 11.

Mumbai Tree Authority has cleared proposals affecting 1,080 trees for major infrastructure and redevelopment projects, sparking concerns over environmental impact and tree loss.

Amid delayed onset and pre-monsoon showers eluding the city, IMD has said there is a deficit of over 300 per cent of the average rainfall for June in Mumbai.

IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai until Thursday morning.

Mumbai water supply lake levels fell below 8% even as intense rainfall lashed the city, raising concerns over reservoir replenishment and ongoing water cuts.

South Mumbai records wettest June day; rail services disrupted.