Mumbai news highlights: 1 dead, 23 evacuated after landslide in Pune's Maval; Mumbai-Pune Expressway partially reopens

Mumbai news highlights: The IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Pune and other districts. One person has died after a landslide hit a house in Patan village of Pune district's Maval tehsil.

Mumbai news LIVE: One of the three people feared trapped after a landslide hit a house in Patan village of Pune district's Maval tehsil was found dead on Monday, while search and rescue operations continued for the remaining two. (HT)

Mumbai news highlights: One of the three people feared trapped after a landslide struck Patan village in Pune district's Maval tehsil was found dead on Monday, as search and rescue operations by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) continued. Track live updates here...Read More

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• 6 Jul 2026, 02:31:10 PM IST

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• 6 Jul 2026, 01:43:12 PM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: NDRF, SDRF moved to high-alert areas, says CM

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been repositioned to districts under high alert in view of the ongoing heavy rainfall. He added that State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams will be deployed in areas from where the NDRF has been shifted.

• 6 Jul 2026, 01:20:18 PM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: NDRF evacuates 23, recovers one body in Maval village

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Monday said search and rescue operations are continuing at Patan village in Pune district's Maval tehsil, where a landslide buried a house. According to an update issued by the 05 Battalion NDRF at 12:45 pm, four to five members of a family are believed to have been trapped under the debris. Since the team's arrival, 23 people have been evacuated from the area and one body has been recovered. Rescue personnel continue to search the debris for the remaining trapped occupants.

• 6 Jul 2026, 01:10:35 PM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Landslides disrupt road connectivity across Maharashtra

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: A landslide near Kashedi on the Mumbai-Goa Highway disrupted traffic towards Goa, with National Highways Authority teams clearing debris while residents living near the affected slope were evacuated as a precaution. The Varandha Ghat road was also closed after multiple landslides blocked the route between Waravand and Umbarde, with clearance work underway.

• 6 Jul 2026, 12:57:18 PM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: One of three trapped killed in Maval landslide

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: One of the three people feared trapped after a landslide struck Patan village in Pune district's Maval tehsil was found dead on Monday, as search and rescue operations by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) continued.

  The landslide hit a house in the village during the early hours of Monday. According to preliminary information from the district administration, a family of three living in the house was trapped beneath the debris.

• 6 Jul 2026, 12:55:44 PM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Devotees advised not to travel to Alandi after bridges go under water

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: The Maharashtra government has advised Warkaris, devotees and the public to avoid travelling to Alandi for the Ashadhi Wari 2026 Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi departure ceremony as the Indrayani River remains in severe flood.

  Read full statement here:

  Devotees and Warkaris Urged to Stay Where They Are and Avoid Travelling to cAlandi

  The Pune district administration has appealed to all Warkaris, devotees and citizens travelling to Alandi for the Ashadhi Wari 2026 – Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi Departure Ceremony to refrain from proceeding to the town, as the Indrayani River is in severe flood.

  Due to the flooding, all four bridges providing access to Alandi have been submerged, making entry into the town unsafe.

  Warkaris and devotees who have already begun their journey towards Alandi are requested to remain at their current locations and not attempt to travel to the town until further instructions.

  The administration has urged the public to strictly follow the directions issued by the district administration, police and the Disaster Management Department. People have also been advised not to believe rumours and to stay away from the riverbed, ghat areas and the submerged bridges.

  The administration said it is taking all necessary measures to ensure public safety and appealed to everyone to remain calm and cooperate with the authorities.

• 6 Jul 2026, 12:40:15 PM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Maharashtra Congress targets CM over Expressway landslide

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Monday targeted Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the landslide that disrupted the Mumbai–Pune Expressway's Missing Link project, alleging corruption and poor construction standards. In a statement, Sapkal said, "With the very first rains, the 'Infra Man' has turned into the 'Disaster Man'." He questioned whether the chief minister would describe the landslide that shut down the multi-crore project as a "monsoon trial", and alleged that the problem lay not with the rainfall but with "substandard construction, corruption, and the political protection extended to contractors." Sapkal claimed that despite projects worth thousands of crores, "with the very first rains, it's development itself that has gone 'missing'."

• 6 Jul 2026, 12:31:43 PM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Fadnavis appeals people to stay indoors

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday appealed to people to avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary in view of the severe weather conditions across the state. "Don't venture out unless it's absolutely necessary," he said. Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan also said establishments have been advised to allow employees to work from home wherever possible as heavy rainfall continues to affect normal life in several parts of Maharashtra.

• 6 Jul 2026, 12:24:41 PM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Pune-bound stretch in Expressway to reopen soon

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Rahul Vasaikar, chief engineer of Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation which owns the Mumbai Pune expressway, said that the Mumbai to Pune stretch on missing link is functional, while the work of removal of debris on Pune to Mumbai stretch has started and this stretch will start in two hours.

• 6 Jul 2026, 12:15:14 PM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Massive traffic jam on Pune-Mumbai Expressway

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Heavy traffic snarls were reported on the Pune–Mumbai Expressway near the Urse Toll Plaza on Monday after heavy rainfall and landslides disrupted vehicular movement. Long queues of vehicles were seen stretching along the route.

• 6 Jul 2026, 12:08:55 PM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: ‘BMC corruption led to 10 rain-related deaths’, says Congress MLA

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Congress MLA Amin Patel on Monday alleged that years of corruption in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were responsible for the deaths of 10 people in rain-related incidents across the city.

• 6 Jul 2026, 12:05:28 PM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: NDRF deployed across Maharashtra; Army, Navy on alert

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation Principal Secretary Vineeta Vaid Singhal said National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed at multiple locations across the state to deal with rain-related emergencies. She added that the Army and the Navy have been kept on alert and will be mobilised if the situation warrants additional assistance.

• 6 Jul 2026, 11:45:03 AM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Akasa Air reports potential flight delays

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Pune, and Goa has disrupted air travel, and Akasa Air has warned that flights across its network may face delays. The airline acknowledged the resulting inconvenience to passengers' travel plans and has requested patience.

  In an X post, Akasa Air urged the passengers to check the flight status through the official site of the airline.

  "Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Pune and Goa, some flights across our network may be delayed. We realise that this may inconvenience your travel plans and seek your patience and understanding. While this situation is completely beyond our control, please rest assured that our teams are always ready to assist you. Please check the flight status before commencing your travel to the airport," he said.

• 6 Jul 2026, 11:28:06 AM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: IMD issues red alert for 9 Maharashtra districts

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: The IMD has issued a nowcast red alert for several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai city, Mumbai suburban, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Pune, Satara, Ratnagiri and Kolhapur as of 11:26 am.

• 6 Jul 2026, 11:21:09 AM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Maharashtra Assembly adjourned for the day amid heavy rain

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly was adjourned for the day on Monday in view of the heavy rainfall affecting several parts of the state

• 6 Jul 2026, 11:20:10 AM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Multiple Western Railway trains short-terminated, reversed

  🚆 Passenger Advisory | Western Railway ⚠️
  
  Due to waterlogging at Saphale (SAH), Kelve Road (KLV), Vasai Road (BSR) & Nallasopara (NSP) in BCT Division, the following trains have been short-terminated and reversed for the convenience of passengers:
  
  🔹 05183 AZAMGARH–BDTS →…

  — DRM - Mumbai Central, WR (@drmbct) July 6, 2026

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Western Railway on Monday said several long-distance trains have been short-terminated and will operate in the reverse direction due to waterlogging at Saphale, Kelve Road, Vasai Road and Nallasopara stations in the Mumbai Central Division. The affected services include trains from Azamgarh, Surat, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Ajmer, among others. Railway authorities have advised passengers to check the latest status of their trains before commencing their journey, as heavy rainfall continues to disrupt rail operations.

• 6 Jul 2026, 11:17:27 AM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: BMC issues safety advisory for construction sites

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a safety advisory for construction sites in Mumbai amid severe weather in Mumbai.

  The statement reads-

  In view of prevailing weather conditions with wind speed of 70 to 80 kmph all Developers, Architect Licensed Surveyors (LS), Contractors, Project Managers & Site Engineers are hereby strictly directed to follow following instructions:

  1) Scaffolding, loose materials, crane items, tin sheets at compound walls, formwork and all temporary structures shall be thoroughly checked and ensured to be in stable, secure condition.

  Loose materials from upper floors, terraces and elevated platforms shall be removed or firmly fastened.

  2) There shall be no haphazard activity at any site. All work shall be planned, supervised and executed in a safe, systematic manner.

  Excavated construction sites to be properly safeguarded and strictly monitored.

  3) Tower cranes, material hoists, safety nets and lifting equipment shall be inspected for stability.

  Lifting operations and work at heights shall be suspended where weather poses risk. Exclusion zones shall be maintained below active work areas.

  4) All workers shall use prescribed PPE and fall protection. An immediate site-wide safety inspection shall be conducted and all unsafe conditions rectified without delay.

  5) Weather conditions shall be continuously monitored and appropriate preventive measures taken until normal conditions return.

  All concerned are strictly directed to treat this advisory with utmost urgency. Safety compliance is mandatory.

  The safety of workers, neighbouring residents and the general public is of paramount importance. All developers are requested to treat this advisory with utmost seriousness and ensure strict compliance with all applicable safety regulations and best construction practices.

• 6 Jul 2026, 11:09:26 AM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Mumbai-Pune Expressway fully shut

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: The Mumbai–Pune Expressway has been completely shut for traffic amid heavy rainfall and disruption along the route. Police and highway authorities are working to manage and clear thousands of vehicles already stranded on the expressway, which has been severely affected by landslides, waterlogging and related congestion.

• 6 Jul 2026, 11:04:23 AM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: 8 districts, including Mumbai and Pune, under IMD red alert

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: The IMD has issued a nowcast red alert for several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Pune, Satara, Ratnagiri and Kolhapur as of 11:01 am.

• 6 Jul 2026, 10:47:12 AM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: What Ashwini Vaishnaw said

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday reviewed the disruption in train services on the Mumbai–Pune ghat section following heavy rainfall and landslides.

  "I have reviewed the situation arising out of heavy landslides and boulders falling onto the railway tracks in the Mumbai-Pune Ghat section," Vaishnaw told PTI.

  "The team is fully geared up for restoration. Heavy rainfall is expected today as well. I have asked officers of both Western and Central Railways to work as one team to ensure early restoration of all train services," he added.

• 6 Jul 2026, 10:46:19 AM IST

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Helpline numbers for CSMT, Thane, Lonavala, Dadar stations

  Mumbai news LIVE updates: Helplines have also been set up at major stations, including CSMT, Thane, Lonavala and Dadar. CSMT (022-22694040), Thane (9321336747), Lonavala (8356854238) and Dadar (9136452387). Passengers have been advised to use these numbers for real-time updates and travel-related information.

• 6 Jul 2026, 10:39:26 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) targets Maharashtra govt over Mumbai-Pune Missing Link landslide

  Missing link was inaugurated on 1st May 2026.
  
  For all the “infra watchers and believers”, the cost of this link has been escalated by thousands of crores.
  
  It has now had a landslide and much more within 2 months of its checks and inaugurations.
  
  More so, using it while on the… https://t.co/4VkMLCDbgI

  — Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) July 6, 2026

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) has criticised the BJP-Shinde-led Maharashtra government over the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link project after a landslide disrupted the stretch amid heavy rainfall.

  Party leader Aaditya Thackeray, in a post on X, alleged poor quality of work and cost escalation in the project, which was inaugurated on May 1. "Missing link was inaugurated on 1st May 2026. For all the “infra watchers and believers, the cost of this link has been escalated by thousands of crores. It has now had a landslide and much more within 2 months of its checks and inaugurations. More so, using it while on the way to Pune and back, I noticed and stated publicly also that not even 50 ft of the road is flat. It is all undulated and feels like one is sitting in a boat, riding the waves. Corruption is the first name of the BJP and Mindhe- be it in the roads or even in temples." said Aaditya Thackeray on X.

• 6 Jul 2026, 10:36:38 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: CM to review disaster response situation at 12 pm

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: CM Devendra Fadnavis to hold disaster management review meeting at 12 pm.

• 6 Jul 2026, 10:30:09 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Work from home, half-day for govt offices amid heavy rain

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has issued an advisory for Mumbai in view of the prevailing severe weather conditions. Private offices have been advised to allow work from home wherever possible, while non-essential government offices will observe a half-day. Citizens have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel and follow official updates as heavy rainfall continues to disrupt normal life across the city.

• 6 Jul 2026, 10:29:01 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Mumbai local trains mostly on schedule except Karjat-Khopoli section, says Central Railway

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Central Railway has said that suburban train services on all four corridors are running normally, except on the Karjat–Khopoli section. On the main line, services are operating 8–10 minutes behind schedule, while Harbour line trains are running 5–8 minutes late due to reduced visibility caused by heavy rain and gusty winds. Services on the Trans-Harbour and the fourth corridor are running as per schedule, the railway administration said.

• 6 Jul 2026, 10:21:02 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: NDRF rescues 37 passengers stranded in waterlogged bus near Ghorawadi station in Pune

  

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) successfully rescued 37 passengers stranded in a private bus after severe waterlogging near Ghorawadi Railway Station in Maval tehsil of Pune. Acting swiftly, Team 5HQR of the 05 Battalion evacuated all passengers safely amid heavy rainfall and flooding in the area. Authorities said the operation was completed without any injuries.

• 6 Jul 2026, 10:02:30 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Hoarding collapses in Thane

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: A hoarding collapsed on Pokhran Road No. 2 near Subhash Nagar in Thane amid heavy rainfall on Monday.

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:59:54 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Navi Mumbai Police divert Mumbai-Pune traffic amid heavy rain

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe said motorists travelling from Mumbai to Pune are being turned back from Navi Mumbai as a precaution amid widespread rain-related disruptions. The move comes after landslides, flooding and road closures severely affected connectivity on the Mumbai-Pune corridor, with authorities urging commuters to avoid non-essential travel until conditions improve.

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:45:37 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Status of local trains in Mumbai

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: As per the latest update shared by the Central Railway at 8am in a post on X, here is the status of local train services on the following routes:

  Main Line (CSMT - Kalyan - Karjat - Khopoli - Kasara): Trains are running.

  Harbour Line (CSMT - Panvel - Goregaon): Trains are running.

  Trans-Harbour Line (Thane - Vashi - Panvel): Trains are running.

  Port Line (Belapur - Nerul - Uran): Trains are running.

  Western Railway Mumbai Suburban (Churchgate - Dahanu Road): Trains are running 10-15 minutes behind schedule, according to the Western Railway’s latest update shared on X at 8am.

  Western Railway Harbour Line (Mahim - Goregaon): Trains are running normally, as per the X post.

  Vasai-Virar route: Train services are operating on a limited schedule due to waterlogging, and passengers have been advised to plan their journey accordingly and allow additional travel time, the divisional railway manager (Mumbai Division) of Western Railway said in a post on X at 8:34am.

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:43:34 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Train services halted between Karjat and Khopoli

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Train services between Karjat and Khopoli have been suspended after heavy rainfall and the resulting water flow caused a ballast washout on the railway track. Railway officials said the damage was detected by alert staff during monitoring, allowing timely action to suspend operations. Restoration teams and equipment have been mobilised to repair the affected section and resume train services at the earliest.

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:42:21 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Traffic partially resumes on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Additional Director General of Police (Traffic) Praveen Salunkhe said the Missing Link stretch on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway remains completely closed following a landslide. However, he said traffic has partially resumed on the main expressway after water levels receded near Khopoli, with all three Mumbai-to-Pune lanes reopened and one Pune-to-Mumbai lane made operational. Salunkhe added that traffic on the Mumbai-Goa Highway has also been affected due to a landslide in the Sukeli Ghat section.

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:41:09 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: State issues advisory after landslide

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: State government advisory:

  A landslide has occurred near Tunnel No. 40 (BB EMD) on the Mumbai–Pune railway route. Railway authorities are carrying out round-the-clock clearance operations on a war footing to restore the line as quickly as possible.

  Heavy rainfall has disrupted train services between Mumbai and Pune, resulting in the cancellation and diversion of several trains. Passengers are advised to check the latest status of their train before commencing their journey.

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:39:12 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Rail traffic suspended on Mumbai-Pune route as rain washes debris onto tracks

  

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: The Maharashtra Directorate General of Information and Public Relations (DGIPR) on Monday said railway tracks at multiple locations between Khandala, Monkey Hill and Thakurvadi have been closed after heavy rain washed stones and soil onto the line. Owing to the disruption, Central Railway has cancelled train services operating between Mumbai and Pune in both directions for July 6, while restoration work continues in the affected ghat section. Authorities have advised passengers to check the latest train status before their journey.

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:36:57 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Traffic blocked near Sukeli Pass due to waterlogging

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Traffic has also been suspended near Sukeli Pass due to severe waterlogging, while flooding in the Roha and Mangaon stretches has further disrupted vehicular movement. In addition, the Tamhini Ghat route has been closed after a section of the road caved in.

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:35:23 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Mumbai-Goa Highway remains shut for second day

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: The Mumbai-Goa National Highway remained closed for the second consecutive day on Monday as relentless rainfall continued to batter the Konkan region, triggering landslides and widespread waterlogging.

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:29:05 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: MSRDC says Missing Link safe, expects traffic to resume in four hours

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Rahul Vasaikar, chief engineer of Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation said that their team had inspected the missing link of Mumbai Pune Expressway and there was no structural damage. ``We realised about the landslide at 3.15 am on Monday and closed it down for traffic. There is no one trapped under the debris. There was huge mass of soil and stones which came down from 150 feet above the tunnel. We are clearing off the landslide, but we expect more. The missing link will be started in four hours, but it will take time for us to clear the debris on the Mumbai Pune expressways missing link

  The superintendent of Police, Raigad, Aanchal Dalal said that due to the intense rain and high tide, there was water logging in the food mall of Mumbai Pune Expressway and also some parts of it, but water is receding now.

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:22:15 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Central Railway cancels 16 trains between Mumbai and Pune

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: All three railway lines between Lonavala and Karjat remain closed, leading to the cancellation of 16 Mail, Express and Intercity trains connecting Mumbai and Pune, while around nine other services have been diverted. Restoration work is underway on a war footing despite persistent rain posing challenges, said Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Dr. Swapnil Nila, as per ANI.

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:20:59 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: 'May I Help You' booths set up at train stations

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Dr Swapnil Nila said that to assist passengers, Central Railway has set up 'May I Help You' booths at major stations, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Dadar and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT). Passengers have been advised to check the latest train status at these booths, through official railway social media channels or the NTES app before starting their journey. (ANI)

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:06:16 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad till 10 am

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad under red alert till 10am, as per IMD's NowCast warning.

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:04:53 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Tunnel repair work | Visuals

  

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates:

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:03:33 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Family feared trapped under landslide debris

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: A family is feared trapped under the debris after a landslide in Patan village of Maval tehsil in Pune district.

• 6 Jul 2026, 09:02:48 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Commuters advised to stay indoors

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Authorities have asked commuters to avoid non-essential travel and check official advisories before setting out.

• 6 Jul 2026, 08:59:54 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: How many trains cancelled

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Central Railway has cancelled two trains, diverted six via alternate routes, short-terminated two services, changed the originating stations of two trains and rescheduled two others.

  The disruption has impacted rail services connecting Mumbai and Pune with destinations across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

• 6 Jul 2026, 08:59:10 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Where the landslide occurred

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: The landslide occurred near Tunnel No. 40 in the BB EMD section between Thakurwadi and Monkey Hill. Restoration teams have been deployed on a war footing to clear the debris and reopen the line, but continuous heavy rainfall has hampered operations.

• 6 Jul 2026, 08:56:20 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Maharashtra CM announces ₹5 lakh compensation for 6 dead in chawl collapse

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday expressed deep grief over the deaths of six people in the house collapse in Mumbai's Mankhurd area and paid tribute to the victims. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Fadnavis has announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh for the next of kin of each of the deceased. The collapse occurred amid heavy rainfall that has been battering Mumbai and its suburbs.

• 6 Jul 2026, 08:32:30 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: ‘Identified landslide immediately’, says Central Railway CPRO

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Dr. Swapnil Dhanraj Nila said railway personnel had been placed on high alert due to continuous heavy rainfall between Mumbai and Pune, enabling the timely detection of a landslide. "Due to continuous rains, the Railway had alerted the staff, and the staff were deployed at all the precarious positions. The alert staff identified the landslide and immediately informed all concerned persons so that the appropriate action could be taken," he told PTI.

• 6 Jul 2026, 08:10:51 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Visuals show traffic disruption after landslide

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Traffic movement on the Mumbai-Pune route was disrupted on Monday after a landslide near the exit of Tunnel 2 on the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway amid heavy rainfall. Visuals from the spot showed vehicles moving slowly as authorities managed traffic and restoration work.

• 6 Jul 2026, 07:49:51 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Pune-Mumbai Expressway, old highway shut after flood, landslides

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Traffic on both the Pune-Mumbai Expressway and the old Pune-Mumbai highway was suspended on Monday after heavy rainfall triggered flooding, waterlogging and landslides, disrupting connectivity between the two cities.

  Police advised commuters to avoid travelling between Pune and Mumbai until further notice, citing safety concerns. In a public advisory, authorities urged people to postpone non-essential journeys and follow official traffic updates.

  According to police, the Pune-Mumbai Expressway has been closed between the Connecting Link and Missing Link sections after a concrete pillar fell onto the carriageway, while the old highway has been shut because of overflowing water at multiple locations. (PTI)

• 6 Jul 2026, 07:29:45 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Mumbai-Pune rail services suspended after rain-triggered landslides

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Train services between Mumbai and Pune have been suspended after landslides in the Bhor Ghat section amid heavy rainfall, Central Railway said on Monday. Separately, road traffic on the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway of the Khopoli-Kusgaon Missing Link has been diverted after a landslide near the exit of Tunnel 2. Authorities said the diversion was implemented as a precautionary measure while restoration work and monitoring of the affected stretches continue.

• 6 Jul 2026, 07:28:01 AM IST

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews Mumbai-Pune rail disruption amid landslides

  Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Union 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. (ANI)