Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Tuesday declared that he won’t leave Mumbai's Azad Maidan "even if he dies", after the Police served a notice directing all protesters to vacate the site. Authorities cited violations of the interim order that had set conditions for the agitation.&nbsp;The Maratha quota protest has entered its fifth day on Tuesday, triggering strong reactions from the Bombay High Court, ordering his supporters to empty all streets in the city by noon.&nbsp;Patil said he was open to dialogue with the Maharashtra government, but insisted that quota demand must be met. He urged supporters to remain peaceful. The notice followed a Bombay High Court order instructing protesters to clear Mumbai’s streets by noon, noting the city was “literally paralysed” by the stir, PTI reported.&nbsp;“Even if I die, I’ll not leave Mumbai till demands are met,” he said once again. However, he directed his supporters to follow court orders and not to make trouble for the people of Mumbai. “You travel by public transport. Don’t bring vehicles. Even if I die, don’t resort to violence. Follow the path of peace for our demands,” he added.<h3>Jarange Patil directed supporters to clear roads</h3>Jarange Patil has also issued his instructions directing his supporters to leave Mumbai with vehicles and clear the roads in front of CSMT station and the BMC building. After his order, several vehicles began moving from the areas, as per the Indian Express report.&nbsp;Meanwhile, intensifying the protests, Patil was seen taking some sips in the evening while addressing his supporters after the HC directives, as he stopped drinking water on Monday. The HC posted the matter for further hearing on Tuesday and stated that if the health of the Jarange worsens, the government shall provide medical assistance to him.&nbsp;In response, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that his administration will implement the directives of the high court on the Maratha quota protest and added that the Mahayuti government is opting on finding legal options to resolve the protest.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil said he was open to dialogue with the Maharashtra government, but insisted that quota demand must be met. Meanwhile, he urged supporters to remain peaceful. 

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Tuesday declared that he won’t leave Mumbai's Azad Maidan "even if he dies", after the Police served a notice directing all protesters to vacate the site. Authorities cited violations of the interim order that had set conditions for the agitation. The Maratha quota protest has entered its fifth day on Tuesday, triggering strong reactions from the Bombay High Court, ordering his supporters to empty all streets in the city by noon. Patil said he was open to dialogue with the Maharashtra government, but insisted that quota demand must be met. He urged supporters to remain peaceful. The notice followed a Bombay High Court order instructing protesters to clear Mumbai’s streets by noon, noting the city was “literally paralysed” by the stir, PTI reported. “Even if I die, I’ll not leave Mumbai till demands are met,” he said once again. However, he directed his supporters to follow court orders and not to make trouble for the people of Mumbai. “You travel by public transport. Don’t bring vehicles. Even if I die, don’t resort to violence. Follow the path of peace for our demands,” he added. Jarange Patil directed supporters to clear roads Jarange Patil has also issued his instructions directing his supporters to leave Mumbai with vehicles and clear the roads in front of CSMT station and the BMC building. After his order, several vehicles began moving from the areas, as per the Indian Express report. Meanwhile, intensifying the protests, Patil was seen taking some sips in the evening while addressing his supporters after the HC directives, as he stopped drinking water on Monday. The HC posted the matter for further hearing on Tuesday and stated that if the health of the Jarange worsens, the government shall provide medical assistance to him. In response, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that his administration will implement the directives of the high court on the Maratha quota protest and added that the Mahayuti government is opting on finding legal options to resolve the protest.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil said he was open to dialogue with the Maharashtra government, but insisted that quota demand must be met. Meanwhile, he urged supporters to remain peaceful.&nbsp;

'Even if I die, I won’t leave': Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange as police ask protesters to vacate

Amid torrential rains in Mumbai on Tuesday (Aug 19), two overcrowded Monorail trains got stuck on elevated tracks. A total of 782 passengers were stuck, but by late night, all were safely evacuated. Over 540 passengers were rescued between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park and around 200 others were rescued &nbsp;from another monorail train after it was towed back to the Wadala station. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), as many as 23 passengers showed signs of suffocation, were treated on-site by doctors in 108 ambulances, and later discharged. Two passengers were taken to Sion Hospital for further treatment and are now stable. As of Wednesday morning, monorail services are running normally in Mumbai.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-rains-imd-issues-red-alert-in-these-areas-are-schools-and-offices-open-today-mumbai-rains-updates-1755655478385">Mumbai rains: IMD issues red alert in THESE areas - Are schools and offices open today?</a><h2>What caused the incident?</h2>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an inquiry into the incident. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said that the breakdown happened due to overcrowding, stating that the train's weight exceeded its designed capacity due to the large number of passengers. As per reports, panic gripped the passengers, and they were ready to jump off the monorail to save their lives. “People were scared. Some of them were even ready to jump. We immediately placed jumping sheets on the ground under the tracks to prevent anyone from getting hurt in case any of them jumped off,” a rescuer said.&nbsp;

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Monorail stuck in Mumbai. Rescue operation going on.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> <a href="https://t.co/PFXEBsu5lM">pic.twitter.com/PFXEBsu5lM</a>&mdash; Vivek Gupta (@imvivekgupta) <a href="https://twitter.com/imvivekgupta/status/1957801663965892798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/mumbai-floods-imd-issues-red-alert-for-mumbai-more-rains-expected-gravitas-1755629057818/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/mumbai-floods-imd-issues-red-alert-for-mumbai-more-rains-expected-gravitas-1755629057818/embed</a><h2>How the rescue operation was undertaken?</h2>Speaking to PTI, Mumbai Fire Brigade Chief Ravindra Ambulgekar said that the fire brigade conducted a well-coordinated and brave operation, rescuing over 780 people. He explained that many passengers were frightened, with some ready to jump, prompting the team to place jumping sheets under the tracks and deploy officers to calm them. He emphasised that the main goal was to prevent panic from escalating into a tragedy.&nbsp;Ambulgekar noted that, learning from a 2021 monorail incident involving fire, all necessary precautions were taken this time. He shared that the rescue team broke windows and forced open doors to evacuate passengers, giving priority to women and senior citizens, while young men were the last to be rescued. Medical aid was arranged at the site. He praised his team's courage and coordination, adding that their presence and preparedness helped control the situation. He also acknowledged the moral support received from senior civic officials.&nbsp;

Amid heavy rains on Aug 19, two overcrowded Mumbai Monorail trains got stuck, trapping 782 passengers. All were rescued safely. Overcrowding caused the breakdown. 23 had mild suffocation; 2 hospitalised. Panic led to an emergency rescue with jumping sheets. Services resumed the next day.

Amid torrential rains in Mumbai on Tuesday (Aug 19), two overcrowded Monorail trains got stuck on elevated tracks. A total of 782 passengers were stuck, but by late night, all were safely evacuated. Over 540 passengers were rescued between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park and around 200 others were rescued from another monorail train after it was towed back to the Wadala station. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), as many as 23 passengers showed signs of suffocation, were treated on-site by doctors in 108 ambulances, and later discharged. Two passengers were taken to Sion Hospital for further treatment and are now stable. As of Wednesday morning, monorail services are running normally in Mumbai. Read More | Mumbai rains: IMD issues red alert in THESE areas - Are schools and offices open today? What caused the incident? Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an inquiry into the incident. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said that the breakdown happened due to overcrowding, stating that the train's weight exceeded its designed capacity due to the large number of passengers. As per reports, panic gripped the passengers, and they were ready to jump off the monorail to save their lives. “People were scared. Some of them were even ready to jump. We immediately placed jumping sheets on the ground under the tracks to prevent anyone from getting hurt in case any of them jumped off,” a rescuer said.

Amid heavy rains on Aug 19, two overcrowded Mumbai Monorail trains got stuck, trapping 782 passengers. All were rescued safely. Overcrowding caused the breakdown. 23 had mild suffocation; 2 hospitalised. Panic led to an emergency rescue with jumping sheets. Services resumed the next day.

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Mumbai witnessed the first high tide at 9:17 AM on Tuesday amid intense and non-stop rainfall that triggered waterlogging and flooded streets. The second highest tide was witnessed at 10:07 AM and upcoming high tide is likely at 9:41 PM. Following the heavy downpour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alert for Mumbai and Raigad for Tuesday, predicting heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 65 kmph.&nbsp;For the upcoming week, the Mumbai tide chart indicate multiple peaks in the first half of the day till Saturday, August 23. The highest tide is likely to reach 4.5m, which is nearly 15 feet. The high tide in Mumbai is also set to hit at 10:19 AM tomorrow with the possibility to go as high as 13 feet. But, the high tide will come back at 9:55 PM on August 20.&nbsp;Since early Monday, the city has been experiencing intense monsoon showers, recording over 500 mm of rainfall within 84 hours. Rain triggered waterlogging in multiple areas which includes Chembur, Andheri, Dadar, Hindmata, and King’s Circle, disrupting normal activities and raising another concerns about the flood preparedness of the city.<h3>Water level of Mithi river rises</h3>Maharashtra Chief Minister office confirmed that 350 persons from the Kurla area of the Mumbai were relocated to a safe place as the Mithi river in the city on Tuesday. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that more than 10 lakh acres of cropland have been submerged under water, according to a report by the Hindu.&nbsp;He also stated the situation in Mumbai is under surveillance of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as the water level in Mithi river has been rising.&nbsp;The Central Railway on Tuesday also suspended local train services on the harbour line between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Kurla stations after a section of tracks submerged after heavy downpour, officials said. In addition, IndiGo Airlines on Tuesday issued a travel guidelines for traveler flying out of Mumbai due to incessant rain causing waterlogging in the city.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/imd-issues-red-alert-for-mumbai-for-second-consecutive-day-as-heavy-rains-lash-city-1755577521680">IMD issues 'Red Alert' for Mumbai for second consecutive day as heavy rains lash city</a><h3>Heavy rain disrupts life in Mumbai</h3>Meanwhile, seven people have lost their lives so far in Maharashtra due to rain-related incidents, including three in Nanded, one in Hingoli, and two in Beed, according to ET. Following the heavy rain and waterlogging, road traffic slowed in several parts of the city, and train services across the Central, Harbour, and Western lines also suffered delays. Due to poor visibility triggered by rain prompted to at least 10 flights executing go-arounds and one being diverted.&nbsp;Mumbai University has postponed 32 examination slated for today, moving them to August 23. And, the red alert’s impact has extended beyond Mumbai, as civic authorities in Navi Mumbai, Thane, Mira Bhayandar, and Palghar have also declared school and college closures.&nbsp;

The coastal areas of Mumbai witnessed high tide amid intense and incessant rainfall on Tuesday. Following the continuous rain, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued red alert for Tuesday, predicting heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 65 kmph.

Mumbai witnessed the first high tide at 9:17 AM on Tuesday amid intense and non-stop rainfall that triggered waterlogging and flooded streets. The second highest tide was witnessed at 10:07 AM and upcoming high tide is likely at 9:41 PM. Following the heavy downpour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alert for Mumbai and Raigad for Tuesday, predicting heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 65 kmph. For the upcoming week, the Mumbai tide chart indicate multiple peaks in the first half of the day till Saturday, August 23. The highest tide is likely to reach 4.5m, which is nearly 15 feet. The high tide in Mumbai is also set to hit at 10:19 AM tomorrow with the possibility to go as high as 13 feet. But, the high tide will come back at 9:55 PM on August 20. Since early Monday, the city has been experiencing intense monsoon showers, recording over 500 mm of rainfall within 84 hours. Rain triggered waterlogging in multiple areas which includes Chembur, Andheri, Dadar, Hindmata, and King’s Circle, disrupting normal activities and raising another concerns about the flood preparedness of the city. Water level of Mithi river rises Maharashtra Chief Minister office confirmed that 350 persons from the Kurla area of the Mumbai were relocated to a safe place as the Mithi river in the city on Tuesday. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that more than 10 lakh acres of cropland have been submerged under water, according to a report by the Hindu. He also stated the situation in Mumbai is under surveillance of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as the water level in Mithi river has been rising. The Central Railway on Tuesday also suspended local train services on the harbour line between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Kurla stations after a section of tracks submerged after heavy downpour, officials said. In addition, IndiGo Airlines on Tuesday issued a travel guidelines for traveler flying out of Mumbai due to incessant rain causing waterlogging in the city. Also read: IMD issues 'Red Alert' for Mumbai for second consecutive day as heavy rains lash city Heavy rain disrupts life in Mumbai Meanwhile, seven people have lost their lives so far in Maharashtra due to rain-related incidents, including three in Nanded, one in Hingoli, and two in Beed, according to ET. Following the heavy rain and waterlogging, road traffic slowed in several parts of the city, and train services across the Central, Harbour, and Western lines also suffered delays. Due to poor visibility triggered by rain prompted to at least 10 flights executing go-arounds and one being diverted. Mumbai University has postponed 32 examination slated for today, moving them to August 23. And, the red alert’s impact has extended beyond Mumbai, as civic authorities in Navi Mumbai, Thane, Mira Bhayandar, and Palghar have also declared school and college closures.

The coastal areas of Mumbai witnessed high tide amid intense and incessant rainfall on Tuesday. Following the continuous rain, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued red alert for Tuesday, predicting heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 65 kmph.

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'Even if I die, I won’t leave': Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange as police ask protesters to vacate

Mumbai monorail horror: Rescuer says 'panic-stricken people were ready to jump'

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