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Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Climate
- Business Upturn
What happened on July 26, 2005 in Mumbai? A look back at the history
By Aman Shukla Published on July 26, 2025, 14:50 IST It's been years now, but for anyone who lived through it, July 26, 2005, in Mumbai will never be just another date on the calendar. That day, the city faced one of its worst natural disasters ever recorded—what many still call the '26/7 Mumbai Floods.' It was a day when time seemed to stand still, trains stopped, roads vanished underwater, and an entire city found itself fighting the force of nature. What exactly happened on July 26, 2005? On July 26, 2005, Mumbai experienced an extraordinary 944 mm (37.17 inches) of rainfall in just 24 hours, with 644 mm pouring down between 8 AM and 8 PM. This was the eighth-heaviest 24-hour rainfall ever recorded globally and nearly half of Mumbai's average annual rainfall, which is around 2,000 mm. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded this as the wettest day in Mumbai's history, surpassing the previous record of 575 mm set in 1974. The torrential downpour overwhelmed the city's infrastructure, flooding roads, homes, and businesses. Low-lying areas like Dharavi and the Bandra-Kurla Complex were submerged, with water levels reaching chest height in some places. The sheer volume of rain exposed the inadequacies of Mumbai's aging drainage system, designed to handle only 25 mm of rain per hour, far below the 993 mm that fell that day. Widespread devastation and loss The floods caused immense destruction across Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra. Official estimates suggest over 1,000 lives were lost due to drowning, electrocution, and landslides, though some reports claim the death toll reached as high as 5,000. More than 14,000 homes were destroyed, leaving thousands homeless and without access to clean water or food. Transportation, the lifeline of Mumbai, ground to a halt. Local trains, a critical mode of transport, stopped by 2:30 PM due to waterlogged tracks. Over 37,000 auto-rickshaws, 4,000 taxis, 900 BEST buses, and 10,000 trucks were damaged or immobilized. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway was closed for the first time in its history due to landslides. Airports, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, shut down for over 30 hours, cancelling or delaying over 700 flights. The economic impact was staggering, with losses estimated at around Rs 5.5 billion (approximately $100 million). Banking services were disrupted, with major banks like State Bank of India, ICICI, and HSBC losing connectivity. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Indian Express
4 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
Thai woman gives birth to baby on Air India Express flight from Muscat to Mumbai
A Thai national gave birth on an Air India Express flight from Muscat to Mumbai Thursday, with the airline's cabin crew and a fellow passenger assisting in the delivery. The woman went into labour during the flight, and the crew and a nurse who was on the same flight volunteered to help. The crew made room in the cabin for the delivery, and the baby was delivered before the airplane had landed in Mumbai. The pilots updated Mumbai Air Traffic Control and asked for priority landing. An ambulance and medical personnel were kept ready at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The mother and baby were transferred to a nearby hospital for further treatment after the flight landed. One of the airline officials accompanied them from the airport to the hospital. Air India Express said Sneha Naga, Aishwarya Shirke, Asiya Khalid, and Muskan Chauhan were among the crew members who assisted the woman in delivering the baby. The captain of the flight was Ashish Vaghani, and the co-pilot was Faraz Ahmed. The airline said it was in touch with the Consulate General of Thailand in Mumbai to provide assistance to the passenger with post-delivery tasks and offer additional support. It also recognised the coordinated effort of the crew, other passengers, medical responders, and airport officials to handle the situation. 'The coordination between the cockpit and cabin crew, ground staff, medical responders, and airport authorities was seamless, just like the airline's values of agility and empathy. This moment of unbridled heroism not only showcases the crew's preparedness but also the compassion and teamwork spirit of Air India Express,' the airline said in a statement.
India.com
5 days ago
- India.com
This Muslim country tops 2025 world's best airports list; not Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, name is..., India is ranked at...
Travel + Leisure has published its 2025 World's Best Awards, announcing top destinations, hotels, and airlines. According to the list, Istanbul Airport in Turkey has claimed the top spot as the No. 1 international airport in the World's Best Awards 2025 ranking. Moreover, this year, it received an impressive score of 98.57, a significant jump from last year's score of 95.79. Inaugurated in 2018, Istanbul Airport was ranked number 1, due to its rapid growth of international connectivity and premium experience offered to passengers. Earlier, Singapore's Changi Airport was deemed the world's best airport. However, this time, it has dropped in rank 2. Changi Airport is well-known for stunning architecture, the world's tallest indoor waterfall, and more than 600,000 plants for greenery. Singapore Changi Airport received an impressive score of 95.20. Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has also made the Travel + Leisure list, ranked as the 9th best airport in the world. What is even more special about this is that Mumbai Airport is India's first and the third airport in the world to achieve Level 5 in Airport Customer Experience accreditation — the highest level of this recognition. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport received an impressive score of 84.23. According to the report, the rankings were based on feedback from seasoned travelers across the globe. Travelers selected airports that had top-flight food and bar options, entertainment options, and simply a comfortable environment overall. This is why so many airports today are no longer just planned stopovers but they have become destinations in which people would enjoy spending time. This year's list also had a strong presence of airports from the Middle East and Asia. The rankings of the top 5 clearly show that Middle Eastern airports are taking the lead. All Western airports are falling behind in the scorecard in terms of advanced technology, reliable wayfinding, and great passenger facilities. Hamad International Airport, Doha, stood in 3rd position with a score of 92.34 Likewise, Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi, stood at 4th with a score of 89.48. Dubai International Airport stood at 5th with a score of 88.38. Istanbul Airport: Reader Score: 98.57 Singapore Changi Airport WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 95.20 Hamad International Airport: Doha, Qatar Reader Score: 92.34 Zayed International Airport: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Reader Score: 89.48 Dubai International Airport WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 88.38 Hong Kong International Airport Reader Score: 86.22 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport: Vantaa, Finland Reader Score: 86.18 Haneda Airport: Tokyo WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 84.47 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport: Mumbai Reader Score: 84.23 Incheon International Airport: Incheon WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 83.67
NDTV
6 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Mumbai Airport Among World's Top 10 For Third Consecutive Year
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai has been named one of the world's top 10 international airports in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2025. With a reader score of 84.23, CSMIA is the only Indian airport to feature in this year's list, for the third consecutive year. This year's rankings were once again dominated by airports in Asia and the Middle East. Istanbul Airport in Turkey retained its top position with a reader score of 98.57, followed by Singapore's Changi Airport and Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Dubai International Airport rounded out the top five. Also featured were Hong Kong International Airport, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in Finland, Tokyo's Haneda Airport, and Incheon International Airport in South Korea, with CSMIA placed ninth globally. The rankings are based on a global survey conducted by Travel + Leisure, with the participation of nearly 180,000 readers casting over 650,000 votes. The survey recognises airports that go beyond efficiency and logistics, offering thoughtful design, memorable dining, and seamless travel experiences. CSMIA, spread across 1,900 acres, is the world's busiest single-runway airport and the second busiest in India, handling 55.12 million passengers and nearly 1,000 air traffic movements daily in FY 2024-25. The airport provides direct connectivity to 54 international and 67 domestic destinations. Recent upgrades at CSMIA include the expansion of DigiYatra and FTI-TTP for biometric, paperless travel, the launch of a new Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC), installation of 68 electronic gates, and the implementation of self-service check-in kiosks and digital payment systems across its facilities. CSMIA was also the first airport in India and third in the world to receive Level 5 Airport Customer Experience accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI). In March, it was once again voted the Best Airport Over 40 Million Passengers in Asia-Pacific, marking its eight consecutive years of recognition in that category. The airport is operated by Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), a joint venture between Adani Airport Holdings Limited (74%) and the Airports Authority of India (26%). The Adani Group is currently India's largest private airport operator.
India.com
7 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Gautam Adani's BIG move, to spend Rs 960000000000 in…, what's business plan for next 5 years?
Adani Group's Airport Business Expansion: The Adani Group is aggressively expanding its airport business, with plans to invest nearly Rs 1 lakh crore over the next five years. The group, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, operates seven airports in India, including the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai. The Navi Mumbai International Airport is expected to be added to this list by October this year. Investment Strategy For Next Five Years Jeet Adani, 27-year-old son of Gautam Adani and head of the group's airport business, told the Times of India that the company has laid out a five-year plan involving investments of Rs 95,000–96,000 crore across airport infrastructure and real estate development. 'The majority of this investment will go into the Navi Mumbai and Mumbai airports, as well as real estate developments in both locations,' Jeet Adani said. Adani Group New Terminals Plan Adani Group also has plans to build new terminals over the next four years in cities like Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Thiruvananthapuram, while the recently built terminal in Lucknow will be expanded. A new terminal in Guwahati is already ready and expected to become operational by October–November this year. Jeet Adani clarified that the group has no plans to expand abroad for now. 'We see tremendous opportunities within India and don't want to dilute our focus. At the end of the day, it's about our management bandwidth and where we want to deploy capital. India is poised for significant growth over the next 10–15 years,' he said. He also noted that 26 airports in India have already been identified for development under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Investment In Navi Mumbai Airport Adani Group has merged Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) project. Instead of launching with a 1 crore passenger annual capacity (CPA), it will now begin operations with a 2 crore CPA. The airport is being developed with an investment of Rs 19,000 crore, and work on Terminal 2 has already begun.
