34 Heat Stroke Cases in Just 11 Days: April Sees a Surge Compared to March
The heatwave began affecting the state as early as March, but April has brought even more scorching conditions. Several districts…
Heat, Humidity Make Nights Uncomfortable for Mumbaikars; Temperature May Rise by 2-3 Degrees
The weather across Mumbai and its surrounding areas has turned increasingly uncomfortable, leaving residents struggling with heat, humidity, and dusty…
520 Metric Tons of Medical Waste Daily; Mumbai to Collect Sanitary Waste Separately
Mumbai generates approximately 520 metric tons of sanitary waste, including sanitary pads and diapers, every day. The disposal of this…
BMC to Hike Fines for Littering and Waste Burning: Penalties May Increase Up to Tenfold
Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is taking strict measures to combat pollution in the city. The civic body has announced…
BMC Plans New C&D Waste Processing Plant at Deonar
In a bid to address the growing problem of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation…
India Not Prepared for Extreme Heatwaves: 10,635 Deaths Since 2013
Climate change is intensifying heatwaves in India, increasing the number of extreme heat days. A recent report by the independent…
No More Sun Exposure for Motorists Waiting at Signals in Thane
With the soaring temperatures in March already giving a feel of peak summer months like May and June, the Thane…
Terrace Gardens to be Mandatory in New Buildings! Key Challenges and Maintenance Concerns
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has drafted a proposal to make terrace gardens mandatory in new buildings in Mumbai. This…
Builders Must Mandatorily Inform BMC About Their Debris
To tackle pollution, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched debris processing projects in Kokani Pada (Dahisar) and Shilphata (Kalyan)…
13 Out of the World’s 20 Most Polluted Cities Are in India
India accounts for 13 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities, with Bernihat in Assam topping the list as the…
Air Fresheners Can Worsen Indoor Air Pollution
Most of us are familiar with outdoor air pollution, but did you know that the air inside our homes can…
Feeding Pigeons? BNHS Warns About Its Dangers, Releases Documentary to Raise Awareness
If you are one of the kind people who love feeding pigeons then beware about its dangers. Pigeons are known…
March is New May: Heatwave Likely to Intensify from March 8
With continuous changes in weather patterns, the Pune Meteorological Department has predicted a rise in temperature across the state from…
Western Railway Fined for Garbage on Tracks Near Mahim Station
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of a news report published in a daily newspaper regarding…
Only Eco-Friendly Idols for This Year’s Ganeshotsava: BMC
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued guidelines to idol makers in Mumbai, mandating the use of eco-friendly Ganesh idols…
Vada Paav to be Dearer By Rs. 3-5 Soon: Thanks To BMC’ s Pollution Control Measures
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has ordered bakeries, hotels, and coal traders to switch to clean fuel as part of air…
“Mumbaikars to be Deprived of Tandoor Delights as Charcoal Ban Takes Effect”
Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has recently announced a ban on the use of charcoal and wood-fired ovens in hotels…
Pollution Control: BMC Initiates Conversion of Dhobi Ghat Furnaces to PNG
Mumbai’s iconic Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat is known as Asia’s largest open-air laundromat, where, for a long time, large cauldrons of…
All Mumbai and MMR construction sites told to install Sensor-Based Pollution Monitors
All construction sites in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) must now install sensor-based pollution monitors to be accountable…