13 killed in rain-related incidents across Maharashtra, several flights, trains affected

All government, private and civic-run schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed on Tuesday in view of the India Meteorological Department's 'orange' alert for heavy rain and gusty winds in the metropolis, officials said.

Till Monday evening, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation received 291 complaints of trees getting uprooted and branches falling amid heavy rains and winds amid incessant rains in Mumbai.

Heavy rainfall and waterlogging in the Mumbai Central division of Western Railway led to the cancellation of four passenger trains, officials said on Monday. According to a railway spokesperson, several rail services in the Mumbai Central division have been affected due to inundated tracks.

Satara district in Maharashtra is witnessing continuous heavy rainfall, leading to widespread disruption and damage. In the Mahabaleshwar tehsil area, a bridge over the Venna River reportedly collapsed, causing a vehicle to fall into the river. The vehicle was later rescued with the help of a crane. Due to the persistent downpour, several incidents of landslides have been reported as rocks and soil slide onto roads in hilly regions. Strong winds have also damaged school buildings in some areas, with parts of roofs being blown off.

Continuous heavy rainfall in Raigad has led to severe flooding on the Mumbai-Goa Highway, bringing traffic to a complete halt for over 24 hours. Long queues of stranded vehicles have formed on both sides, leaving thousands of passengers stuck without basic facilities. Authorities and disaster response teams are working to restore movement, while commuters are being advised to avoid non-essential travel as rain continues.

A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck Patan village in Maval tehsil of Pune district on Monday. The debris from the landslide fell onto a house, causing its collapse. One person died in the incident, while two other family members are reported missing. 

Two persons were arrested on Monday in connection with the chawl collapse in Mankhurd area a day earlier, which killed six, a police official said. The three-storey chawl (row tenement) collapsed on Sunday night in Janta Nagar in Mandala locality in the eastern part of the metropolis following heavy rains.

Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal on Monday targeted the state government, alleging that the 12 rain-related deaths reported in the Mumbai region were the result of "administrative failure" and a "man-made disaster", not a natural calamity. 

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai disrupted flight operations on Monday, leading to the diversion of five incoming flights to nearby airports until 3:30 PM, according to airport officials. The adverse weather affected visibility and air traffic management, causing delays and operational disruptions. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as rain continues across the city.

A vessel became stranded about one kilometre off the coast of Manori beach in north Mumbai on Monday following intense rainfall, officials said. The rocky shoreline and strong winds have made it unsafe for smaller boats to reach the ship, leading local police to notify the Indian Coast Guard for assistance. Authorities received information about the stranded vessel earlier in the day, after which the Navy, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), and other relevant maritime agencies were informed in accordance with standard operating procedures, a Gorai police station official said.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told the House that the recent incidents, including wall collapses and landslides, reflected the impact of extreme weather conditions and not a lack of preparedness. He said the government was in alert mode to deal with the situation. 

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly was adjourned for the remainder of Monday's session following forecasts of heavy rainfall in Mumbai and nearby regions. Announcing the decision, Speaker Rahul Narwekar urged citizens to extend full cooperation to the administration as it responds to the evolving weather situation. 

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis chairs a meeting at the Disaster Control Room in Mantralaya after heavy rains and landslides in various parts of Maharashtra. Disaster relief minister Girish Mahajan and senior officers are in attendance for the meeting. 

Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan said record-breaking rainfall in Mumbai, Palghar and Raigad over the past three to four days has claimed 13 lives, as heavy showers continued to lash large parts of the state.

One death confirmed in the landslide incident in Patan village of Maval Tahseel of Pune district. PMRDA, Local Administration and NDRF currently at the spot carrying out search and rescue operation. Two more persons feared trapped, said District Administration.

 Parandwadi Road to Pawana Nagar in Pune is closed due to heavy rains. 

Heavy rainfall causes flooding in low-lying areas of Raigad. Traffic movement on the Mumbai–Goa Highway is severely affected due to waterlogging.

Heavy traffic on Pune–Mumbai Expressway due to heavy rain and landslides near the Urse Toll Plaza.

Maharashtra legislative assembly adjourned for the day in view of heavy rains in Mumbai.

Private offices in Mumbai asked to allow employees to work from home; half-day declared for non-essential and semi-government offices.

Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra's Raigad district led to severe waterlogging on the busy Mumbai-Goa highway, bringing traffic to a standstill for a few hours and leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

Traffic snarl in Kalamboli as Pune-bound vehicles are diverted to the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway after a landslide at the Missing Link.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places and extremely heavy showers at isolated locations.

 Light rain lashes over various parts of Mumbai.

A high tide warning has been issued for the Mumbai coast at 3:50 pm today. Waves of up to 12 feet will be expected during this time; people are urged not to venture into the sea.

Sunday, dated 5 July 2026 from 6 AM to Monday, dated 6 July 2026, due to the rainfall that occurred in these 24 hours, the water stock in the 7 reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai has reached 16.92%. In the last 24 hours, there has been a 3.73% increase in the water stock in the reservoirs.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has expressed profound grief over the incident in which 6 people lost their lives in a house collapse accident in the Mankhurd area of Mumbai, and has paid tribute to the deceased. He has announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the heirs of the deceased.

Train services between Karjat and Khopoli have been suspended because of the heavy rains and subsequent water flow, causing the ballast washout. This was identified by alert staff, and resources are being mobilised to restore the section and services.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a 'red nowcast warning' for Mumbai and neighbouring districts, cautioning residents about intense spells of rain accompanied by gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph over the next three hours.

A major landslide occurred on the Missing Link section of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway near the Khandala Exit. Consequently, the Mumbai-bound lane has been completely closed. According to preliminary information, no casualties have been reported. Efforts are underway to open the route.

Persistent downpours trigger severe waterlogging at the Paud Road area in Pune.

The list of cancelled trains is as follows:

1. CSMT – Pune Indrayani Express (22105)
2. Pune Jn – Solapur Intercity Express (12169)
3. Solapur – Pune Jn Intercity Express (12170)
4. CSMT – Pune Indrayani Express (22106)
5. Pune – CSMT Intercity Express (12127)
6. Pune – CSMT Intercity Express (12128)
7. Pune – CSMT Deccan Express (11007)
8. CSMT – Pune Deccan Express (11008)
9. Pune – CSMT Deccan Queen (12124)
10. CSMT – Pune Deccan Queen (12123)
11. Pune – CSMT Pragati Express (12126)
12. CSMT – Pune Pragati Express (12125)
13. Pune – CSMT Sinhagad Express (11010)
14. CSMT – Pune Sinhagad Express (11009)
15. CSMT – Dhule Express (11015)
16. Dhule – CSMT Express (11012)

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday reviewed the situation following heavy landslides and falling boulders on railway tracks in the Mumbai-Pune ghat section, which have disrupted train services. He said restoration teams are fully prepared to clear the affected stretch despite forecasts of continued heavy rainfall. Vaishnaw added that officers from both the Western Railway and Central Railway have been instructed to work in close coordination to expedite restoration and resume train operations at the earliest.

The local trains on all 4 corridors of Central Railway are running normally at 7.00 am. On Main Line 6-8 minutes behind the schedule and on Harbour Line 4 minutes behind the schedule. Transharbour and Uran Belapur are ruuning as per the schedule.

Helplines have been established at major stations for real-time updates and information dissemination. Passengers are requested to use them for real-time updates.

1. CSMT - 022-22694040
2. Thane - 9321336747
3. Lonavala - 8356854238
4. Dadar - 9136452387
5. Panvel - 9004410777
6. LTT - 9321336835
7. Kalyan - 8356848078
8. Pune - 9096815434
9. Daund - 9730609455
10. Chinchwad - 9970295751
11. Talegaon - 8956935884
12. Manmad - 7709173625
13. Nashik - 9850852934
 

According to the Central Railway, the following train services have been cancelled or diverted.

Road traffic on Pune to Mumbai carriageway of Khopoli-Kusgaon 'Missing Link' diverted after landslide near Tunnel 2 exit. MSRDC (Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation) Official in an X post said, "There is a landslide occurred near the tunnel 2 exit of Pune to Mumbai lane of Pune to Mumbai Connecting Link Road, amidst extremely heavy ongoing rainfall. For safety reasons, the traffic is diverted since 4 AM. We are constantly monitoring the situation in close coordination with the Highway Traffic Police."

Train services on the busy Mumbai-Pune route were suspended early Monday after heavy rains triggered landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat section. A landslide occurred near Thakurwadi in the ghat section. The Mumbai–Pune railway route has three tracks in the difficult Bhor Ghat section (Khandala Ghat): the Up line (towards Mumbai), Down line (towards Pune), and a Middle line.

Mumbai University has postponed all examinations scheduled for Monday (July 6) after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Mumbai, citing heavy rainfall and the possibility of adverse weather conditions. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure student safety. 

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that all government, private and civic body-run schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed today after the IMD issued an 'orange alert' forecasting heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds. Government and private offices will function as usual, the release said, urging citizens to step out of their homes only if necessary. Similar advisories have been issued for educational institutes in Pune, Thane and Palghar districts, said officials.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange alert,' predicting "heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places." Besides heavy rainfall, the IMD has also forecast gusty winds in the metropolis. Mumbai and its surrounding areas have witnessed very heavy rains for the past few days, resulting in waterlogged streets and incidents of tree fall.