Weather, rain highlights: Mumbai manhole death kicks up storm, 4 BMC officials suspended

Weather, rain LIVE updates: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday reviewed the State-level Pre-Monsoon Mock Drill at IT Park in Dehradun and issued directions to strengthen disaster preparedness across the hill state ahead of the monsoon season.

Addressing senior officials during the review, the Chief Minister stressed that in a disaster-prone Himalayan state like Uttarakhand, disaster management goes beyond routine administration and stands as one of the government's top priorities. He underlined that effective preparedness, quick and decisive response, strong inter-departmental coordination, and optimal use of modern technology are essential to deal with potential monsoon-related emergencies.

Describing the state-level mock drill as an important exercise to further reinforce the disaster management system, Dhami said it should not be treated as a routine drill but as a comprehensive mechanism to evaluate coordination among departments, communication systems, availability of resources, and operational readiness of rescue and relief agencies. He directed officials to focus equally on relief and rescue operations as well as risk reduction, preparedness, and technology-driven disaster management.

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: Landslide blocked the Kedarnath pilgrimage route between Sonprayag and Munkatiya following heavy rain, in Rudraprayag district on Thursday. The SDRF personnel have been deployed to clear the debris from the route.

Weather, rain LIVE updates: The Shimla Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places from July 2 to July 5, except for July 3.

According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 18 roads were closed in Kullu, 15 in Mandi, nine in Sirmaur and two each in Lahaul and Spiti and Una districts.

A total of 181 electricity transformers and six water supply schemes were also affected due to torrential rain, the SEOC said.

Poanta Sahib recorded 100.4 mm of rainfall since Wednesday evening, followed by Kasauli (86 mm), Dharampur (83.4 mm), Jatton Barrage (77 mm), Dhaulakuan (69 mm), Pachhad (60 mm), Rampur (53 mm), Una (50.4 mm), Nahan (38.3 mm), Palampur (37.8 mm) and Dharamshala (34.1 mm).

Kangra, Jubberhatti and Bhuntar also witnessed thunderstorms and lightning.

The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Shimla, has deployed a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team to deal with emergency situations during the monsoon season.

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: Congress trained guns at the Mahayuti government over a man's death after falling into an open manhole on Thursday. “The question arising is: how many lives of Mumbaikars does this government—the Mahayuti government of Maharashtra and the Mahayuti-led municipal corporation—want to claim?" Congress leader Nana Patole said.

"First, an innocent child died when a tree fell on a bus during the initial rains; today, another life was lost because a manhole was left open. How many lives do they want? Ordinary people are losing their lives due to an administration and government mired in corruption…” he said.

Weather, rain LIVE updates: The man who died on Thursday in Mumbai after falling into an uncovered manhole has been identified as 60-year-old Aslam Isak Shaikh, a resident of Yadav Nagar, Sakinaka, ANI reported. His dead body is yet to be recovered as Fire Brigade's search operation continues. First respondents told HT that they could only spot his slippers and umbrella and due to the strong flow of water, it could not be determined in which direction the man was carried away.

Weather, rain LIVE updates: National Highway Authority Of India (NHAI) has undertaken comprehensive measures to ensure safe, smooth and uninterrupted traffic movement on national highways in Himachal Pradesh during monsoon.

Vulnerable locations prone to landslides, slope failures, debris accumulation, flooding and other monsoon-related hazards have been identified, and preventive measures have been implemented on priority, NHAI said in a statement issued here on Thursday.

The NHAI has carried out detailed surveys of vulnerable and landslide-prone stretches across the national highway network in the state. Based on these assessments, remedial works have been taken up at identified locations, the statement said.

Engineering interventions including hill protection works, slope stabilisation, retaining walls, improved drainage systems, anti-erosion measures and other safety works have been executed to enhance the resilience of highway infrastructure and minimise the impact of adverse weather conditions, it added.

According to officials, special attention has been given to locations that were severely affected during previous monsoon seasons. Along with immediate preventive measures, NHAI has also planned permanent mitigation solutions, including construction of bridges, protective structures and other critical infrastructure, to ensure long-term stability of these stretches.

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: Persistent rains continue to batter Himachal Pradesh, disrupting essential public services and causing widespread damage to infrastructure across several districts. According to the latest report issued by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) on Thursday morning, the number of blocked roads, power outages, and weather-related casualties has increased significantly over the past 24 hours.

The SEOC report states that 46 roads are currently blocked across the state, up from 35 roads reported on Wednesday evening. Kullu district remains the worst affected with 18 road closures, followed by Mandi district, where 13 roads remain blocked due to landslides and rain-related damage.

The power distribution network has also suffered extensive damage. A total of 181 Distribution Transformer Regions (DTRs) are currently out of service, a sharp rise from 127 disruptions reported the previous evening. Mandi district has been hit the hardest, accounting for 122 affected transformers, leaving several areas without electricity.

Drinking water supply has also been impacted, with six water supply schemes disrupted. All of these disruptions have been reported from the Jhandutta sub-division in Bilaspur district, where restoration work is underway.

The ongoing monsoon has also claimed lives. According to the cumulative seasonal data, four weather-related fatalities have been reported across the state. Kangra district recorded three deaths, including cases of electrocution, a fall, and another weather-related incident, while Mandi district reported one fatality caused by a fall.

Apart from these, two people have lost their lives in separate road accidents reported from Kinnaur and Mandi districts during the monsoon period.

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: A man died in Mumbai on Thursday after falling into a manhole amid heavy monsoon showers in the city. The incident took place when the victim was talking on phone and accidentally stepped on the manhole as the maintenance staff had removed the lid for repair work. The search operation is on as the rescuers could only spot his umbrella and slippers. Due to the strong flow of water, it could not be determined in which direction the man was carried away, officials told HT.

Weather, rain LIVE updates: Mumbai woke up to another rain-soaked morning on Thursday as heavy showers inundated low-lying areas, slowing road and rail traffic and showing little sign of easing, with the IMD forecasting more rainfall through the day.

Several areas logged more than 200 mm of rainfall over the last 24 hours, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Heavy rain since early Thursday morning led to waterlogging in prime areas such as Dadar, Parel, Hindmata, Charkop, Worli, Goregaon and Andheri, causing inconvenience to commuters and slowing vehicular traffic.

Local train movement was also affected due to water accumulation, though tracks were not submerged. Rail commuters said several local train services were running 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule, leading to overcrowding during the morning rush hour.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs, with the possibility of extremely heavy showers towards Thursday night and early Friday morning. Occasional gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph are also likely.

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: A man in Mumbai has died after falling into a manhole as heavy rains lash the city, officials to news agency PTI.

Weather, rain LIVE updates: The southwest monsoon entered parts of Rajasthan on Thursday, seven days later than its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The monsoon has advanced into eastern parts of the state, with its northern limit currently passing through Tonk, Jaipur and Alwar, according to the Meteorological Centre here.

The IMD said the southwest monsoon on Wednesday advanced into additional parts of Gujarat, the remaining parts of Uttar Pradesh, the entire Delhi region, most parts of Madhya Pradesh, large parts of Haryana and Punjab, and parts of Rajasthan.

The weather office said conditions are favourable for the monsoon to advance into more parts of Rajasthan over the next two to three days.

The department has forecast torrential rain in several districts of eastern and southeastern Rajasthan over the coming days.

It has also issued a heavy rainfall warning for several districts in eastern Rajasthan, with moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms likely at isolated places in the Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Bharatpur and Jaipur divisions on Thursday.

Weather, rain LIVE updates: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has intensified its monsoon preparedness across Himachal Pradesh by implementing a series of preventive and mitigation measures aimed at ensuring safe and uninterrupted traffic movement on National Highways during the ongoing rainy season.

In a statement issued on Thursday, NHAI said vulnerable locations susceptible to landslides, slope failures, debris accumulation, flooding and other monsoon-related hazards have been identified through detailed surveys, and priority-based preventive measures have been undertaken to minimise disruptions.

The authority said engineering interventions have been carried out at several critical locations, including hill protection works, slope stabilisation, construction of retaining walls, improved drainage systems and anti-erosion measures to enhance the resilience of highway infrastructure against adverse weather conditions.

Special emphasis has been placed on stretches that witnessed severe damage during previous monsoon seasons. In addition to immediate protective works, NHAI has prepared long-term mitigation plans involving the construction of bridges, protective structures and other permanent infrastructure to improve the stability of vulnerable highway sections.

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: The Kishtwar district administration on Thursday issued a weather advisory of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flash floods and landslides till Sunday in the region, urging people, particularly those living near riverbanks, to remain cautious and avoid vulnerable areas.

According to the advisory issued by the Office of the Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner, the area is likely to witness generally cloudy weather accompanied by spells of light to moderate rain and thunderstorms at many places, with a few areas experiencing heavy rainfall, brief intense showers and gusty winds.

The administration warned that prevailing weather conditions could trigger flash floods, landslides and mudslides in vulnerable locations.

Residents, especially those living near water bodies, streams and nallahs, have been advised to stay away from such areas and take all necessary precautions until weather conditions improve, the advisory said.

The district administration has directed all line departments, including Revenue, Public Works Department, Mechanical Engineering, Power, Jal Shakti, Health and Medical Education, Irrigation and Flood Control, NHIDCL and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), to remain on high alert.

According to the advisory, the field staff have been instructed to stay active and be prepared to provide immediate assistance wherever required. All tehsildars have also been directed to report any loss of life or damage to property.

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday reviewed the state-level pre-monsoon mock drill conducted at the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) Dehradun. The state-level mock drill was conducted in all 13 districts of Uttarakhand.

The exercise aimed to strengthen preparedness for potential monsoon-related disasters, enhance inter-departmental coordination, and assess the effectiveness of the state's disaster response mechanism.

During the event, the Chief Minister released the updated State and District Disaster Management Plans and reviewed a high-tech exhibition of search-and-rescue equipment deployed by the SDRF, NDRF, and Fire Services.

CM Pushakar Singh Dhami, while addressing the media, said, "The monsoon is always challenging for us. Given our geographical conditions, we face many disasters, cloudbursts, flooding, and more. We must keep everyone safe and fully prepared."

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Mumbai and its suburbs, with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall during the night and into Friday morning.

According to the civic body, occasional gusty winds with speeds of 50-60 kmph are also likely over the city.

The BMC said a high tide is expected at 1:45 pm on Thursday and again at 1:31 am on July 3, while low tide is expected at 7:49 pm on Thursday and 7:11 am on Friday.

The BMC further said that during the 24-hour period between 8 am on July 1 and 8 am on July 2, the city recorded an average rainfall of 172 mm, while the eastern suburbs received 189 mm and the western suburbs recorded 165 mm.

Several parts of Mumbai witnessed severe waterlogging on Thursday following heavy rainfall that lashed the city since early morning, disrupting traffic and affecting normal life.

Visuals from the Andheri, Navi Mumbai, Kurla East, SG Barve Road, Sindhi Society, Chembur, Kings Circle and Gandhi Market areas showed waterlogged roads, affecting vehicular movement.

As heavy rainfall continues in the city, Dadar Station in Mumbai also witnessed waterlogged railway tracks.

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: The Southwest Monsoon covered the entire state of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, bringing widespread showers to Shimla, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rainfall warning for the next seven days and advised residents and tourists to remain alert amid the possibility of landslides, flash floods, waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

The monsoon showers drew tourists to the hill station despite dense fog reducing visibility at several locations. Visitors were seen enjoying the cool weather and rain, although some said the conditions had affected their travel plans.

Speaking with ANI, Imran, a tourist from Chandigarh, said, "It's monsoon here and we are enjoying it a lot. We were supposed to travel further but couldn't because of the rain and dense fog. Still, the views are amazing. The weather is wonderful and even the children are enjoying themselves. Although the rain has affected our plans, the experience has been memorable."

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: The southwest monsoon entered parts of Rajasthan on Thursday, seven days later than its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The monsoon has advanced into eastern parts of the state, with its northern limit currently passing through Tonk, Jaipur and Alwar, according to the Meteorological Centre here.

The IMD said the southwest monsoon on Wednesday advanced into additional parts of Gujarat, the remaining parts of Uttar Pradesh, the entire Delhi region, most parts of Madhya Pradesh, large parts of Haryana and Punjab, and parts of Rajasthan.

The weather office said conditions are favourable for the monsoon to advance into more parts of Rajasthan over the next two to three days.

The department has forecast torrential rain in several districts of eastern and southeastern Rajasthan over the coming days.

It has also issued a heavy rainfall warning for several districts in eastern Rajasthan, with moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms likely at isolated places in the Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Bharatpur and Jaipur divisions on Thursday.

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: Continuous monsoon rains lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, bringing a sharp fall in daytime temperatures and prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over the next few days.

According to the morning weather bulletin issued by the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, southwest monsoon conditions remain favourable for further advancement over adjoining northern states, while an active weather system is expected to keep rainfall activity vigorous across Himachal Pradesh through the first week of July.

Among the highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours, Paonta Sahib in Sirmaur district received 100.4 mm, followed by Kasauli with 86.0 mm and Dharampur with 83.4 mm. Several other parts of the state also experienced moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms.

The rainfall has led to a significant drop in daytime temperatures across the state. The IMD reported that maximum temperatures fell by 3°C to 8°C at most places, leaving them appreciably below normal for this time of the year. However, minimum temperatures remained largely unchanged and continued to hover around normal levels.

The state's lowest minimum temperature was recorded at Kukumseri, where the mercury dipped to 9.4°C, while Una registered the highest maximum temperature at 32.2°C.

Thunderstorm and lightning activity was reported from Kangra, Jubbarhatti, and Bhuntar, reflecting the active monsoon conditions prevailing across the region.

The Meteorological Centre attributed the ongoing weather activity to the interaction of a Western Disturbance, existing as a trough in the middle tropospheric westerlies, with an upper-air cyclonic circulation over north Pakistan and adjoining Punjab, creating favourable conditions for widespread rainfall over the state.

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: The southwest monsoon continued its steady advance across India on Thursday, extending its reach to more parts of western and northern India, including the national capital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon has now covered additional parts of Gujarat, the remaining areas of Uttar Pradesh, the entire Delhi, most parts of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab, besides some parts of Rajasthan.

According to the IMD, the Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) currently passes through 22°N/60°E, 22°N/65°E, Porbandar, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Neemuch, Tonk, Bhiwani, Bhatinda and 32.5°N/70°E as of July 2.

The weather department added that conditions remain favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance further into more parts of the North Arabian Sea and Gujarat, the remaining areas of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab, and additional parts of Rajasthan over the next two to three days.

Delhi welcomes monsoon

The IMD confirmed that the southwest monsoon reached Delhi on Thursday. This year's arrival came after the normal onset date of June 27.

The arrival of the monsoon brought rainfall to the national capital, with showers reported since the morning.

Heavy rain affects Mumbai

While Delhi welcomed the monsoon, Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall from early Thursday morning, affecting normal life across the city.

Train services on the Central Railway network were delayed after reduced visibility caused by intense rain, railway officials said.

The IMD also issued a nowcast red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad, forecasting moderate to intense spells of rain at isolated places for three hours until 10:45 am.

The weather department advised residents to avoid weak structures and low-lying, waterlogging-prone areas, stay away from trees and electric poles, and keep themselves updated with the latest weather information.

BMC warns of more intense rainfall

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) warned that Mumbai and its suburbs are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, with the possibility of extremely heavy rain during the night and continuing into Friday morning.

The civic body also said occasional gusty winds with speeds of 50-60 kmph are likely to accompany the rainfall across the city.

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: Several parts of Mumbai witnessed severe waterlogging on Thursday following heavy rainfall that lashed the city since early morning, disrupting traffic and affecting normal life.

Visuals from the Andheri, Kings Circle and Gandhi Market areas showed waterlogged roads, affecting vehicular movement.

As heavy rainfall continues in the city, Dadar Station in Mumbai also witnessed waterlogged railway tracks.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued a nowcast red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts, forecasting moderate to intense spells of rain at isolated places over the next two hours.

The weather department advised people to avoid weak structures and low-lying and waterlogging-prone areas; stay away from trees and electric poles; and remain updated with the latest weather information.

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: The southwest monsoon arrived in Delhi on Thursday morning, five days after its normal onset date of June 27, bringing rainfall and relief from hot and humid conditions. However, heavy rain also triggered landslides, flooding and disruptions in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Arunachal Pradesh.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple weather alerts, warning of more rain in several states over the coming days.

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Weather, rain LIVE updates: Heavy rain continued to lash Bhalesa in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, causing waterlogging and increasing the risk of landslides, flash floods, and road blockages.

In view of the prevailing weather conditions, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Gandoh, Arun Kumar Badyal, advised residents to avoid landslide-prone areas for the next two days and exercise caution, warning of the risk of landslides, flash floods, and road blockages.

He also urged people to remain alert and avoid unnecessary travel.

Authorities have urged people to remain vigilant as heavy rainfall continues in the region.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the monthly average rainfall over the country as a whole during July 2026 is most likely to be below normal.

According to an IMD press release, the long-period average (LPA) of rainfall over the country as a whole during July, based on data from 1971-2020, may be about 280.4 mm. Regionally, below-normal rainfall is likely across most parts of the country except some areas of Northwest and Northeast India, Eastcentral India and the eastern peninsular region, where normal to above-normal rainfall is likely.

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Mumbai rain LIVE: Here are the top updates:

- Train services on Mumbai's Central Railway network were running behind schedule on Thursday morning due to reduced visibility caused by heavy rainfall, railway officials said.

-According to the Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), trains are running late because of reduced visibility in many parts across the network.

- Services on the Harbour Line and Main Line are running with delays of approximately 5 to 10 minutes, the CPRO said.

-Several parts of Mumbai witnessed severe waterlogging on Thursday following heavy rainfall that lashed the city since early morning, disrupting traffic and affecting normal life.

-Visuals from the Andheri, Kurla East, SG Barve Road, Sindhi Society, Chembur, Kings Circle and Gandhi Market areas showed waterlogged roads, affecting vehicular movement.

-The IMD issued a nowcast red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts, forecasting moderate to intense spells of rain at isolated places over the next three hours till 10:45 am.

-The weather department advised people to avoid weak structures and low-lying and waterlogging-prone areas; stay away from trees and electric poles; and remain updated with the latest weather information.

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Mumbai rain LIVE: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Mumbai and its suburbs, with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall during the night and into Friday morning.

According to the civic body, occasional gusty winds with speeds of 50-60 kmph are also likely over the city.

The BMC said a high tide is expected at 1:45 pm on Thursday and again at 1:31 am on July 3, while low tide is expected at 7:49 pm on Thursday and 7:11 am on Friday.

The BMC further said that during the 24-hour period between 8 am on July 1 and 8 am on July 2, the city recorded an average rainfall of 172 mm, while the eastern suburbs received 189 mm and the western suburbs recorded 165 mm.

Several parts of Mumbai witnessed severe waterlogging on Thursday following heavy rainfall that lashed the city since early morning, disrupting traffic and affecting normal life.

Visuals from the Andheri, Navi Mumbai, Kurla East, SG Barve Road, Sindhi Society, Chembur, Kings Circle and Gandhi Market areas showed waterlogged roads, affecting vehicular movement.

As heavy rainfall continues in the city, Dadar Station in Mumbai also witnessed waterlogged railway tracks.

Meanwhile, residents in waterlogged areas expressed concern over the recurring flooding during the monsoon.

"I have been observing this for a long time; even a little rain leads to severe waterlogging. The government should implement waterlogging mitigation measures here," a local resident told ANI.

Train services on Mumbai's Central Railway network were also running behind schedule on Thursday morning due to reduced visibility caused by heavy rainfall, railway officials said.

According to the Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), trains are running late because of reduced visibility in many parts across the network.

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Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar has ordered a safety survey of dangerous trees across the city in the wake of the death of a student after a tree collapsed on a school bus in Mumbai during heavy rains.

Pimpalolkar convened an urgent meeting of the Thane Municipal Corporation's Tree Authority Department on Wednesday and directed officials to conduct inspections of trees inside schools, colleges, housing societies, hospitals, and along major traffic junctions.

She also mandated a re-survey of previously pruned trees to re-verify their structural stability.

On Tuesday, an 11-year-old boy died and four others were injured when a peepal tree uprooted and collapsed on their moving school bus that was ferrying 13 students in Mumbai's Chembur area.