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In a special series Battling the Deluge, CNN-IBN focuses on how Mumbai is preparing to face the monsoon this year.

REMEMBERING 26/7: With an ill-prepared administration, the thought of a deluge is still very real for Mumbaikars.

REMEMBERING 26/7: With an ill-prepared administration, the thought of a deluge is still very real for Mumbaikars.

2 years down, Mumbai still deluged with problems Video

It's been two years since the dreaded deluge of 26 July that marooned Mumbai and caused the loss of countless lives and crores worth of property. Two years down the line however, Mumbai does not seem to have learnt its lessons.  

30-06-2007

WATER WOES: Mumbaikars have been advised to stay indoors till 1700 hours today.

Live Updates: Mumbai marooned

Mumbaikars have been advised to stay indoors till 1700 hours today.

02-06-2007

ALL SET: Mock rescue drills are part of tthe residents' plans to tackle any flooding.

Mumbaikars take the 'reins' this monsoon Video

With pre-monsoon showers in the city, the residents of Chembur have decided to literally gear up for the rains.

29-05-2007

HAVE WE LEARNT NOTHING? BMC is miles ahead of the MMRDA, which has barely completed 5 per cent of its work.

Mumbaikars fear another deluge Video

With BMC and MMRDA still not ready, it is growing evident that this time round, too, Mumbai will be under water.

28-05-2007

RAINY DAYS: The Met Department had predicted that monsoon would hit the Indian coast ahead of schedule.

Monsoon hits Kerala coast 4 days early Video

The South West Monsoon hit the Kerala coast on Monday, four days in advance, the normal date being June 1.

23-05-2007

Week 2: Mumbai family deludes deluge Video

In Week 2 of Summer Showdown, Kodikals in Mumbai are desperate to avoid another deluge in their neighbourhood.

17-02-2007

ON RECORD: Vidhu Vinod says 1942 A Love Story was the best musical film that he has done.

Being Vidhu V Chopra: He's back Video

Vidhu Vinod Chopra returns as director after a seven-year hiatus with the film Eklavya.

12-08-2006

WESTERN DISTURBANCE: Over 150 people are stranded in a Gujarat village after River Mahi waters rose alarmingly.

150 people marooned in central Gujarat

Over 150 people are trapped in a village in Gujarat, which faces a fresh threat of floods with Mahi waters rising.

11-08-2006

SURAT INUNDATED: Residents are struggling with knee-level to neck-level water in Surat.

Communication lines cut off in Surat Video

Many parts of Surat are still inundated with residents struggling with knee-level to neck-level water.

10-08-2006

SPILLING OVER THE DIAMONDS: The diamond industry and many others have been hampered due to floods in Surat.

Surat floods spoil businesses Video

With units in Katargam, Mahidharpura and Ved Road under water, the diamond industry has shut shop altogether.

09-08-2006

NO REST IN PEACE: With non-stop rainfall, the dead in Nasik will have to wait for a cremation.

Floods leave the dead at unrest Video

The floods in Nasik are not only affecting those alive but have also left the dead without a proper cremation.

09-08-2006

DREAMS CRASH: The runway extension, which is still under construction, is not expected to meet the deadline.

Rain ruins Surat airport takeoff Video

The floods in Surat mean the city's Rs 70-crore expansion plan is only going to take longer.

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