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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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'."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.