Incessant rain has significantly raised the water level at Sangam, where the Mula and Mutha rivers converge, in Pune on Tuesday.
Raised water level at Sangam, Pune
Traffic on the highway is presently smooth and normal. (Special arrangement photo)Pune Rains News Live Updates: A minor landslide occurred on Monday afternoon on NH-60 at Chandanapuri Ghat on the Nashik to Pune carriageway. The debris was immediately cleared with the help of earthmovers, and traffic was restored without delay. There has been no loss of life or damage to property.
Alert issued for residents along Mutha river areas: As incessant rainfall continues to batter Pune, the district administration on Tuesday issued an alert for people living in the low-lying areas along the Mutha river downstream of the Khadakwasla dam, warning that water may be released from the spillway at any time.
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“There is heavy rainfall in the Khadakwasla Dam catchment area, and the reservoir was at 62 per cent of its capacity as of 4 am. Given the sustained rainfall and the rising inflows, the reservoir could reach 80 per cent capacity or more within the next few hours. Depending on prevailing weather conditions, there is a strong possibility of water being released from the dam’s spillway at any time,” said an officer of the district Irrigation Department.
“Residents are advised not to enter the riverbed. Those who have vehicles, livestock, or any other movable property in the riverbed should shift them to safer locations immediately,” he added.
Mumbai-Pune Missing Link reopens: Traffic on the Pune–Mumbai corridor of the Missing Link resumed after remaining disrupted for more than 18 hours, bringing relief to thousands of commuters stranded or affected by the prolonged closure. Debris from the landslide on the Missing Link of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway at the exit on Tunnel 2 has been cleared, MSRDC officials said. The Old Pune-Mumbai Highway (NH-48) was also shut after a falling tree damaged a power line, while heavy waterlogging was reported at several low-lying stretches.
The Mumbai-to-Pune carriageway, reopened in phases from 10 am, remained affected by water flowing onto the road. The ghat section of the expressway has also been reopened and is being used to divert vehicles travelling towards Mumbai, though traffic there remains slow due to waterlogging. The Old Pune-Mumbai Highway reopened in phases from 11 am, but movement is yet to return to normal amid incessant rainfall.
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Minor landslide slows traffic on Pune-Mumbai expressway
Around 3.30 pm a minor landslide occurred on the Pune-bound carriageway of the Pune–Mumbai Expressway near Lonavala, resulting in rocks and debris falling onto the roadway.
As a precautionary measure, traffic is being regulated through a single lane while debris clearance is being carried out by IRB. The carriageway is expected to be fully cleared and normal traffic movement restored within one hour.
Minor landslide hits Chandanapuri Ghat, no casualties
A minor landslide occurred on Monday afternoon on NH-60 at Chandanapuri Ghat on the Nashik to Pune carriageway. The debris was immediately cleared with the help of earthmovers, and traffic was restored without delay. There has been no loss of life or damage to property. Traffic on the highway is presently smooth and normal. Highway Police are continuously patrolling the area and monitoring the situation.
Landslides disrupt Mumbai-Pune rail traffic, 14 trains cancelled
Mumbai-Pune train services remained affected on Tuesday following landslides between Thakurvadi Cabin and Monkey Hill Cabin in the Lonavala-Karjat ghat section, which caused extensive damage to infrastructure.
According to the latest Central Railway update, 14 trains were cancelled, five were diverted, three were short-terminated, three were short-originated, and one was rescheduled due to the disruption.
Among the cancelled trains were the Pune-CSMT Deccan Express, CSMT-Pune Deccan Queen, Pune-CSMT Pragati Express, Pune-CSMT Intercity Express, Pune-CSMT Indrayani Express, CSMT-Pune Sinhagad Express, and the Pune-Solapur Intercity Express.
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Alandi River overflows amid heavy rainfall in the region
Heavy rainfall caused the Alandi River to overflow, forcing authorities to close all four bridges to vehicular traffic as a precautionary measure.
VIDEO | Pune, Maharashtra: Alandi River overflows amid heavy rainfall in the region. All four bridges closed for traffic.#punerains #punenews #monsoon
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 7, 2026
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Lonavala experiences exceptional rainfall
Lonavala has experienced exceptional rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department recording 670 mm in a 24-hour period, an occurrence statistically estimated to happen once every millennium. The Ghat regions of Maharashtra, which include Lonavala, remain under a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall, though conditions are anticipated to ease as the alert is downgraded to orange by Wednesday.
Pune schools making up for 2 rain-offs through online classes, compensatory Saturdays
Due to heavy rainfall and weather alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department, Pune schools remained closed on July 6 and 7, 2026, leading several institutions to implement different strategies to compensate for the lost instructional time. While schools such as The Bishop’s School, St. Mary’s School, and The Kalyani School are conducting online classes or providing home worksheets to ensure continuity, other institutions like Sanskriti School plan to make up for the missed days by utilising a compensatory Saturday. Alternatively, Jnana Prabodhini school has declared a complete holiday for students and tasked teachers with completing professional development courses via the Diksha platform, while some schools have also chosen to postpone unit tests until in-person classes resume.
Water level crosses danger mark in Godavari river due to heavy rainfall, authorities on high alert
The Godavari River crossed the danger level in Nashik following incessant heavy rainfall on Tuesday (Jul 7), prompting authorities to remain on high alert.
VIDEO | Water level crossed the danger mark in the Godavari river due to continuous heavy rainfall in Maharashtra's Nashik. Authorities on high alert. #nashik pic.twitter.com/32oy6NVCm0
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 7, 2026
Water level of Godavari River in Nashik rises following incessant rainfall
The water level of the Godavari River in Nashik rose following torrential rainfall, prompting authorities to deploy security personnel at the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga temple to ensure the safety of devotees and visitors.
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Water level of Godavari River in Nashik rises following torrential rains; security personnel deployed for safety of visitors at the Triambakeshwar Jyotirling temple.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 7, 2026
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Operations at the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Regional Transport Offices affected due to heavy rain
Due to heavy rain and the Palkhi procession, operations at the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) have been affected. Applicants who missed their driving test at the Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR) on July 6 have been asked to reschedule and appear for the test at their convenience within the next 10 days. Those who could not attend their learner’s licence test on Monday have been told to book a fresh appointment.
Pimpri-Chinchwad RTO’s Alandi Road office will suspend vehicle inspections and driving licence testing on July 9 due to the Palkhi processions of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj. Applicants with appointments for vehicle inspection or driving licence tests scheduled on July 9 can appear for their tests on any working day between July 10 and July 20.
Mumbai–Pune Expressway: Traffic normal but slow; MSRDC advises against non-essential travel
A day after damage to the retaining structure at the Missing Link and heavy water flow disrupted traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, vehicular movement remained largely normal on Tuesday, albeit slower than usual. The Highway Police and the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) have advised motorists to avoid non-essential travel as intermittent rain continues.
MSRDC and the construction company cleared the debris from the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway of the Missing Link shortly after 10 pm on Monday. Traffic was restored on two lanes after the stretch was inspected and certified safe by MSRDC, the road safety engineer and the contractor. The remaining two lanes have been kept closed due to intermittent water flow from the adjoining hillside.
48 hours of monsoon fury in Pune: 22 landslides, 4 dead, 1 missing
Over the past 48 hours, the Pune district has experienced severe weather conditions, resulting in 22 landslides, four deaths, one missing person, and over 20 injuries. District Collector Jitendra Dudi reported that extensive relief efforts, coordinated by agencies including the NDRF and local authorities, have successfully relocated over 270 citizens and rescued 30 people from a stranded bus. The heavy rainfall has caused significant infrastructure disruption, leading to the closure of nine rural roads, the Pune-Mumbai Expressway's Missing Link, and the Varandha Ghat road until August 31. While officials continue to monitor rising water levels at the Khadakwasla Dam and have temporarily restricted tourist access to forts near Lonavala, they are carefully balancing reservoir management with flood prevention measures during this El Niño year.
Heavy rainfall disrupts air and rail operations across Pune
Heavy rainfall in Pune on Monday (Jul 6), caused widespread disruption to both air and rail transport. At Pune Airport, flight operations were impacted by cancellations, diversions, and delays, prompting airlines to advise passengers to check their flight status and allow extra time for travel.
Simultaneously, a major landslide in the Lonavala-Karjat section severely affected rail services, resulting in the cancellation of 26 trains, the diversion of 47 others, and various short-terminations and rescheduling, with restoration work currently underway involving hundreds of laborers.
Mula-Mutha river swells after heavy rain
The water level of the Mula-Mutha river rises following heavy rainfall, as authorities issue a high alert over the rising water level.
Alert to citizens in low lying area of Mutha river as dam to release water
Due to heavy rainfall in the Khadakwasla Dam catchment area, the Pune district administration has issued an alert to residents in low-lying areas along the Mutha river, warning that water may be released from the dam's spillway at any time. With the reservoir reaching 62 percent capacity and expected to exceed 80 percent soon, authorities have advised citizens to stay out of the riverbed and relocate any vehicles or animals immediately. While recent heavy rains have significantly improved water storage levels—doubling the supply to 7 TMC from 3 TMC—civic bodies are closely monitoring the situation to determine if current water cuts in the city can be adjusted.
Mumbai-Pune Missing Link reopens after 18-hour disruption amid heavy monsoon; advisory issued for travellers
Traffic on the Pune–Mumbai corridor of the Missing Link resumed after remaining disrupted for more than 18 hours, bringing relief to thousands of commuters stranded or affected by the prolonged closure. Authorities restored vehicular movement after ensuring the route was safe for travel following adverse weather conditions.
Even as traffic has resumed, officials have urged commuters to avoid non-essential travel in view of the continuing heavy monsoon. The commuters are advised to strictly adhere to traffic advisories issued by the authorities as the rainfall may continue to impact traffic movement in the region.
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✅ Traffic has resumed on the Pune–Mumbai Connecting Link Road. Vehicular movement has been restored after completion of extensive safety operations.
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Pune rains: Residents evacuated from flood-prone areas in Pimpri-Chinchwad
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Monday evacuated residents from low-lying and riverside areas after continuous rainfall raised the risk of flooding. Residents from Ambedkar Colony, Bhatnagar and River Road were shifted to relief shelters, while evacuations were also underway in Fugewadi and Kasarwadi.
Emergency teams have been deployed across the city, with JCBs, water pumps and other machinery pressed into service to tackle waterlogging in Chikhli and other affected areas. Fire department personnel also rescued a pregnant woman trapped in floodwaters at Kiwale Gaothan. PCMC Commissioner Vijay Suryavanshi urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from rivers and flood-affected areas, and follow official advisories.
Supriya Sule urges Maharashtra govt to allow IT staff to work from home
NCP working president and Baramati MP Supriya Sule on Monday urged the Maharashtra government to allow IT employees to work from home as incessant rain disrupted normal life across Mumbai, Pune and surrounding areas.
In a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Sule requested that employees in establishments where remote work is feasible, including those in Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park at Hinjewadi, be allowed to work from home. Her appeal came after the Forum for IT Employees and the Pimpri Chinchwad Cooperative Housing Society Federation sought temporary WFH arrangements, citing waterlogged roads, traffic snarls and safety concerns. Sule also urged residents, particularly those living near rivers, to remain vigilant and follow official advisories.
Nine weeks on, Missing Link landslide cripples Mumbai-Pune traffic
Barely nine weeks after its inauguration, the Rs 6,695-crore Missing Link on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway suffered its first major monsoon disruption after a landslide damaged a retaining structure near Tunnel 2, forcing the closure of the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway. While traffic on the Mumbai-to-Pune side resumed from around 10 am, Mumbai-bound vehicles continued to be diverted via the old Mumbai-Pune Highway and the ghat section as repair work and safety inspections continued.
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) attributed the incident to exceptionally heavy rainfall, calling it an "act of God" rather than a construction flaw. Officials said the tunnel remained structurally safe, with damage confined to the retaining structure and the tunnel's external false frame. The agency said rockfall protection systems vetted by IIT Bombay remained intact and had prevented a more serious accident, while a fresh geological assessment will be carried out after the monsoon.
Passengers stranded at CSMT as heavy rain disrupts long-distance trains
Hundreds of passengers were seen waiting at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on Monday after torrential rain severely disrupted rail connectivity, leading to the cancellation and diversion of several long-distance trains on the Central Railway mainline.
(Express Photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)
Two-storey building in Pune's Somwar peth collapsed, no deaths reported
An two storeyed old wada Dhangar Gali in Somwar peth, located in the mid city area of Pune, collapsed amid heavy rains on Monday evening.
No casualties were reported in the incident, said Pune Fire Brigade officials.
An two storeyed old wada Dhangar Gali in Somwar peth, located in the mid city area of Pune, collapsed amid heavy rains on Monday evening. No casualties were reported in the incident, said Pune Fire Brigade officials | Follow Live Updates:https://t.co/87LUNIU1ll pic.twitter.com/d3RTj6KBDs
— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) July 6, 2026
Mumbai-Pune Missing Link landslide an 'act of God', not construction flaw: Road authority
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has defended the newly inaugurated Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link after a landslide partially shut the corridor, insisting the incident was caused by exceptionally heavy rain and not by any construction flaw.
MSRDC Vice Chairman Anilkumar Gaikwad said the tunnel remained structurally safe and that only the "false frame" at the tunnel entrance was damaged after boulders rolled down from nearly 150 metres above the protected slope. Calling the incident an "act of God", officials said IIT Bombay-vetted rockfall protection systems remained intact and had prevented a more serious accident. The corporation said it would conduct a fresh geological assessment after the monsoon to examine whether additional protection measures could be installed higher up the hillside.
Landslide shuts Rs 7000 Cr Mumbai-Pune Missing Link just 9 weeks after inauguration
The Rs 6,695-crore Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link, inaugurated on May 1 as a solution to the expressway's busiest bottleneck, was partially shut on Monday after a rain-triggered landslide damaged a retaining structure near Tunnel 2. The Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway remains closed, forcing traffic onto the old Mumbai-Pune Highway, while the Mumbai-to-Pune carriageway has reopened in phases.
The 13.3-km engineering project, featuring India's tallest cable-stayed bridge of its kind and one of the world's widest road tunnels, was designed to bypass the accident-prone Khandala ghat section and cut travel time by up to 30 minutes. Defending the project, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) said the tunnel suffered no structural damage and described the landslide as an "act of God."
Heavy rain raises Mutha river water level in Pune
Pune witnessed heavy rainfall throughout Monday, causing the water level in the Mutha river to rise significantly.
The swollen river is part of the broader impact of persistent monsoon showers across the city, with authorities keeping a close watch on rivers and reservoirs. Residents have been advised to stay away from riverbanks and low-lying areas as heavy rain is expected to continue.
(Express Photos By Pavan Khengre)
Missing Link debris cleared from Pune Mumbai Expressway
Debris from the landslide on the Missing Link of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway at the exit on Tunnel 2 has been cleared, MSRDC officials have said.
Workers while clearing the debris. (Express Photo by Narendra Vaskar)
Swollen Mutha river draws crowds to PMC bridge amid heavy rain
The Mutha river rose significantly on Monday following incessant rain across Pune, with people gathering on the PMC bridge near the Pune Municipal Corporation headquarters to watch the swollen river.
(Express Photographs by Arul Horizon)
Pune rains: Mula river rises close to Holkar Bridge in Khadki
Heavy rainfall in Pune led to a sharp rise in the Mula river's water level on Monday, with the river flowing close to the deck of Holkar Bridge in the Khadki area.
The rising water levels come amid widespread rainfall across Pune district, where several rivers and reservoirs are nearing critical levels. Authorities have urged residents to remain alert and avoid venturing near swollen rivers as heavy rain is expected to continue.
(Express Photographs by Arul Horizon)
Fadnavis reviews Maharashtra rain crisis, issues flood and landslide alerts
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday reviewed the state's rain situation at the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Mumbai, warning that the next two days would be "critical" as heavy rainfall continues across several districts.
Fadnavis said rivers in Raigad, Palghar and Ratnagiri have crossed the danger mark, while rural Nashik could receive up to 350 mm of rain early Tuesday, prompting a cloudburst alert and evacuation plans. He said 500 residents in Palghar were being shifted to safer locations and instructed officials to remain on high alert for landslide-prone areas.
The chief minister also appealed to warkaris not to enter Alandi for the Palkhi procession after all four bridges over the flooded Indrayani river were submerged, asking them instead to assemble in Pune. He warned of continued heavy rain, strong winds and high tide in Mumbai and the MMR, noting that 90% of the city's July rainfall had fallen in just four days, resulting in over 310 tree falls. NDRF and SDRF teams remain on standby, while citizens have been urged to avoid beaches, ghat roads and low-lying areas and strictly follow official advisories.
Heavy rain leaves passengers stranded at Pune railway station
Hundreds of passengers were seen waiting at Pune railway station on Monday after heavy rain disrupted rail services, leading to multiple train cancellations and diversions.
The disruption follows heavy rainfall and a landslide that affected rail connectivity between Mumbai and Pune, forcing Central Railway to divert several long-distance trains and reschedule others. Railway authorities have urged passengers to check the latest train status before travelling.
(Express photographs by Arul Horizon)
Pune-Mumbai Expressway partially shut as landslide disrupts traffic
Traffic continued to remain affected on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway on Monday after a landslide at the Missing Link forced the closure of both carriageways early in the morning. The Old Pune-Mumbai Highway (NH-48) was also shut after a falling tree damaged a power line, while heavy waterlogging was reported at several low-lying stretches.
As of 3 pm, the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway of the Missing Link remained closed as authorities continued debris clearance and repair work. The Mumbai-to-Pune carriageway, reopened in phases from 10 am, remained affected by water flowing onto the road. The ghat section of the expressway has also been reopened and is being used to divert vehicles travelling towards Mumbai, though traffic there remains slow due to waterlogging. The Old Pune-Mumbai Highway reopened in phases from 11 am, but movement is yet to return to normal amid incessant rainfall.
(Sushant Kulkarni reports for The Indian Express)
Pune rains: Khadakwasla Dam may release water as storage nears 80%
Pune's Khadakwasla Dam was at 32% of its storage capacity as of 2 pm on Monday, but authorities said continued heavy rainfall and rising inflows could push the reservoir beyond 80% within the next 24 hours.
The Nira Deoghar Project Division said water discharge through the dam's spillway may commence at any time depending on rainfall conditions. Residents have been advised to stay away from the riverbed, immediately move any materials or livestock from low-lying areas near the river, and remain alert to official warnings.
(Soham Shah reports for The Indian Express)
Indrayani river floods, all four bridges submerged; CM appeals to warkaris
All four bridges over the Indrayani river have been submerged due to flooding, prompting Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to urge warkaris to avoid the route, reported Shubhangi Khapre for The Indian Express.
CM at the Maharashtra Disaster Management Control Room.
Pune rains: Chinchwad records 120 mm rainfall in six hours
Pune's Chinchwad area was inundated by 120 mm of rain between 8.30 am and 2.30 pm on Monday. In these six hours, Shivajinagar received 47 mm and Lohegaon 85 mm, with NDA recording 27.5 mm, as reported by Dipanita Nath for The Indian Express.
The weather office expects the rain to continue through the day.
Fadnavis says 70 tonnes of landslide debris cleared on Expressway
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said around 100 tonnes of debris had accumulated after the landslide at the Missing Link on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, of which nearly 70 tonnes have been cleared so far.
He said traffic from Mumbai towards Pune has resumed on three lanes, while vehicles heading towards Mumbai are moving through a single lane. Public Works Minister Shivendraraje Bhosale is overseeing the restoration work at the site, and authorities are aiming to restore full traffic movement within the next one-and-a-half hours. Fadnavis also urged commuters to avoid travelling on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway unless absolutely necessary.
Lonavala-Karjat landslide: Railways diverts more trains, reschedules one
Central Railway has issued another update on train operations, announcing fresh diversions for several long-distance services following the landslide between Lonavala and Karjat, reported Shubham Kurale for The Indian Express.
Among the affected trains are the CSMT-Chennai Egmore Express, LTT-Chennai Central Express, Konark Express, Ahmedabad-Chennai Central Express, Rajkot-Secunderabad Express, Pune-Bhuj Express, Bhubaneswar-CSMT Konark Express and Hazrat Nizamuddin-Pune Express, which have been diverted via alternate routes. Additionally, the Daund-Indore Express has been rescheduled to depart at 8.10 pm instead of its scheduled 2.10 pm departure.
Several injured in Worli, Jogeshwari tree collapse in Mumbai
At 2.34 am on Monday (July 6) seven people were injured after a tree collapsed in a house at Jogeshwari. Of the total injured, four persons are currently are admitted in Cooper hospital while three persons have injured minor injuries, reported Pratip Acharya for The Indian Express.
Earlier on Sunday (July 5) evening two persons were injured following a tree collapsed incident at Mumbai’s BDD Chawl at Worli. One of the injured is admitted at Nair hospital.
On Sunday afternoon another 28 year old were injured after a tree collapsed on an autorickshaw.
523 tree collapses, one injured in past 24 hours: BMC
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) latest disaster report shows that 523 tree collapse incidents were reported in Mumbai in the last 24 hours, of which 185 were reported in the island city, 150 in the eastern suburbs and 188 in the western suburbs. Furthermore, the BMC’s data shows that one person (Yunus Kundawala - 63) lost his life, while 10 more were injured in various tree felling incidents across Mumbai, reported Pratip Acharya for The Indian Express.
IMD issues red nowcast warning over next 3 hours
The IMD has issued a red nowcast warning indicating intense spell of rainfall in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Nashik and Pune distritcs over next three hours, reported Pratip Acharya for The Indian Express.
The weather bureau has also sounded an alarm of heavy gusty winds reaching upto 60-70 KMPH.
Pune receives in 108.4 mm rain in past 24 hours
On Monday, Shivajinagar, the main weather station of Pune, recorded 108.4 mm of rain in 24 hours till 8.30 am.
This is the highest rainfall received in Shivajinagar in the month of July, since 114.1 mm was recorded on July 25, 2024.
Pune has received more rain only two times before since records started in 1896;117.9 mm on July 27, 1967, and 130.4 mm on July 19, 1958.
Two dead, two feared trapped after landslide on House near Lohagad Fort in Pune
Two people have died, and two more from the same family are feared trapped after a landslide on a house in Patan village near Lohagad Fort in Maval taluka of Pune district in the early hours of Monday.
A team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), which had been deployed in response, has recovered two bodies.
"A landslide struck a house in Patan village of Maval taluka in the early hours of Monday. According to preliminary information, there is a possibility that the entire family of four people residing in the house is trapped under the debris," said an officer.
"Till now two bodies have been recovered and search and rescue efforts are currently on," the officer added.
24 people trapped in Bhakta Niwas building in Mumbai rescued
A total of 24 persons, including 20 police personnel of the Navi Mumbai Police Force and 4 other citizens, trapped in the Bhakta Niwas building in Alandi since 6 am today, were rescued safely.
A total of 24 persons, including 20 police personnel of the Navi Mumbai Police Force and 4 other citizens, trapped in the Bhakta Niwas building in Alandi since 6 am today, were rescued safely.
— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) July 6, 2026
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Heavy rain throws Mumbai commute off track; train services hit, 64 BEST routes diverted
Heavy rainfall battered the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) Monday morning, severely disrupting road and rail transport, with suburban train services cancelled or delayed across sections of the Central and Western Railway networks and over 64 BEST bus routes diverted due to waterlogging and related incidents.
On the Central Railway, suburban services between Karjat and Khopoli were suspended after waterlogging, and ballast washout led to a track cave-in on the corridor.
Train operations were halted at 7.50 am after the damage was detected. Railway officials said restoration work is underway and resources have been mobilised to resume services on the affected stretch.
What Priyanka Chaturvedi posted about Pune-Mumbai Expressway
In a jibe at the Maharashtra government over the damaged Pune-Mumbai Expressway, Shiv Sena-UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi shared a post highlighting that the expressway is only two months old but stands damaged by the rain fury now.
Missing link inaugurated: 1st May 2026
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) July 6, 2026
Cost of the project: 7000 crores
6th July 2026: A major landslide occurred on the Missing Link section of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway. pic.twitter.com/iLTidMs31D
Tree fell on Law College Road in Pune
A tree fell on Law College Road after heavy rains. The Pune Fire Department swung to action to remove it and restore the road.
#watch | Pune, Maharashtra: A tree fell on Law College Road following heavy rain. The Pune Fire Department removed the tree and restored the road. pic.twitter.com/Of5NclBiv4
— ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2026
Parandwadi Road to Pawana Nagar in Pune closed due to heavy rains.
Parandwadi Road to Pawana Nagar in Pune is flooded and closed due to heavy rains.
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Parandwadi Road to Pawana Nagar in Pune closed due to heavy rains.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 6, 2026
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Red alert in 5 districts of Maharashtra
The IMD has upgraded its warning to red alerts in 5 districts and three more places.
The districts that are now under red alert are: Mumbai, Raigad, Palghar, Thane, and Ratnagiri.
Government has to explain why their mega projects failed: Supriya Sule
NCP(SP) leader and MP Supriya Sule said: "We have had rain earlier, too. But this time, the entire state has come to a standstill. The rains have paralyzed the state. What is the state government doing? They have to explain why their mega projects failed. The state government always took pride in infrastructure-driven development and growth. We also applauded their efforts. But what is the use of such development when the environment and the safety of people are compromised?"
Pilgrims asked not to use bridges on Indrayani river in Pune
As the pilgrims (warkari) start gathering at Alandi for the annual pilgrimage starting on Wednesday, the Alandi Municipal Council have asked the devotees not to use river bridges on Indrayani river as they have been closed by administration as precautionary measure due to heavy rainfall leading to flood like situation alongside the river.
"All devotees, Warkari, and citizens are hereby informed that due to the increase in the water level of the Indrayani River, all the bridges on the Indrayani River in Alandi city have been temporarily closed for safety reasons. The administration has taken this precaution for the safety of the citizens," said Madhav Khandekar, Chief Officer of Alandi Municipal Council.
As rains batter Pune and Mumbai, a few glimpses of desttuction
As heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Mumbai and Pune, here are a few glimpses of destruction caused in the last few days.
Damaged vehicles lie under debris after a boundary wall of the Samruddhi Lake Society collapsed onto a parking shed following incessant rain in the Jambhulwadi Road area, Pune, Maharashtra, early Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Photo: PTI)
Restoration work underway after debris and boulders partially cover a portion of the Pune to Mumbai carriageway of the Khopoli-Kusgaon ‘Missing Link’ near the exit of Tunnel 2 following landslide amid heavy monsoon rains, in Pune district, Maharashtra, Monday, July 6, 2026. (PTI Photo)
In this screengrab from a video received on July 6, 2026, a view of debris after a landslide in the Bhor Ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala, disrupting Mumbai-Pune rail services, in Pune district, Maharashtra. (Handout via PTI Photo)
'Inframan' missing: Opposition targets Maharashtra govt over infrastructure woes in heavy rains
Opposition MLAs Monday protested on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, raising slogans that "Inframan" had gone missing as they accused the Maharashtra government of failing to protect the citizens amid heavy rains, news agency PTI reported
They said the extreme weather conditions in the past few days exposed "crumbling infrastructure" across Mumbai and various other parts of the state.
Senior Congress leaders Satej Patil and Vijay Wadettiwar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Ambadas Danve and other Opposition members participated in the stir, alleging that poor infrastructure management had severely hit the lives of common people.
'Inframan' missing: Opposition targets Maharashtra govt over infrastructure woes in heavy rains
Opposition legislators Monday protested at the Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, raising slogans that "Inframan" had gone missing as they accused the Maharashtra government of failing to protect people's lives during the heavy rains, news agency PTI reported.
They said the extreme weather conditions over the past few days exposed "crumbling infrastructure" across Mumbai and several other parts of the state.
Senior
Congress leaders Satej Patil and Vijay Wadettiwar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Ambadas Danve, and other Opposition members participated in the stir, alleging that poor infrastructure management severely hit the citizens' lives amid the ongoing spell of heavy rain.
Maharashtra assembly adjourned for day due to heavy rainfall forecast
As Fadnavis concluded his speech, the Maharashtra assembly adjourned for a day due to a heavy rainfall forecast.
Maharashtra disaster management cell to review rain situation at 12 noon
CM Devendra Fadnavis requested citizens to be on alert mode and avoid travel as much as possible.
"I appeal to youth to avoid tourism. The state disaster management cell will hold a review at 12 today. We are on alert mode. We will ensure effective administration," he said.
Building that collpased on Sunday was unauthorised: Fadnavis
"The building that collapsed yesterday was unauthorised. People who died in the collapse belonged to the slum on which it collapsed," Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis says, 'We were prepared, but events are due to the changing cycle of nature'
In the Maharashtra Assembly, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said: "Every monsoon sees 800 trees falling in Mumbai. 350 trees fell on a single day (Sunday). It will be a day of strong winds today. We were prepared, but events are due to the changing cycle of nature."
As rains continue to batter Pune, here's a quick traffic update
After the early morning landslide on the Missing Link section of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, the Highway police have issued the following traffic update:-
• Mumbai to Pune: Traffic on the Mumbai to Pune carriageway through the Missing Link is being restored and is now open.
• Pune to Mumbai: Traffic through the Missing Link on Pune to Mumbai corridor remains closed. As both the flyover and the Missing Link are shut, vehicles travelling from Pune towards Mumbai are being diverted via the old Mumbai–Pune Highway (NH 48).
• Traffic on the old Mumbai–Pune Highway is being restored in a phased manner.
• The Highway Police have advised commuters to undertake travel only if necessary and to follow traffic diversions and police instructions.
Bus trapped in flood-like situation in Pune: NDRF rescues 37 passengers
As many as 37 passengers were rescued after their bus was trapped in a flood-like situation near Ghorawadi Railway Station. Responding to the waterlogging incident in Maval taluka of Pune district, a team 5th Battalion of the NDRF rescued all of them from the stranded private bus.
What Maharashtra disaster management minister has to say
Maharashtra State Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan has appealed to citizens to remain indoors as heavy rain and strong winds lash Mumbai.
"This is a natural disaster. No one should venture out of the house and travel unless it's an emergency. This is unprecedented rain and winds. In Mumbai, the winds would be 70–90 kmph," Mahajan said.
He also said private offices have been asked to provide work-from-home options for employees wherever possible.
"Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will hold a meeting in this regard at 12 pm," he added.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and follow official advisories.
Heavy rainfall in Pune prompts closure of Sinhagad Fort for tourists for two days
The Forest Department has temporarily closed Sinhagad Fort and the Sinhagad Ghat area to tourists on July 6 and 7 after the IMD issued a red alert for Pune district, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall.
Citing the risk of landslides, rockfalls, falling trees, and waterlogging, the department has urged citizens and tourists to avoid the area until further notice.
Pune-Kolad Road closed for traffic after portion caves in
The Pune rural police have said that the Pune–Kolad Road has been closed to traffic after a portion of the road caved in near Dongarwadi in Tamhini Ghat.
The police personnel have been deployed at the spot to prevent vehicles from entering the affected stretch.
Motorists are advised not to travel on the Pune–Kolad route via Tamhini Ghat until further notice, and to follow police directions and use alternate routes wherever possible.
Here's a list of trains cancelled, diverted due to Pune-Mumbai rains
CANCELLED TRAINS
Due to a landslide in the South East Ghat between Lonavala and Karjat have been cancelled on July 6.
1) Train (22105) CSMT - Pune Indrayani Express
2) Train (12169) Pune Jn - Solapur Intercity Express
3) Train (12170) Solapur - Pune Jn Intercity Express
4) Train (22106) Pune - CSMT Indrayani Express
5) Train (12127) CSMT - Pune Intercity Express
6) Train (12128) Pune - CSMT Intercity Express
7) Train (11007) CSMT - Pune Deccan Express
8) Train (11008) Pune - CSMT Deccan Express
9) Train (12124) Pune - CSMT Deccan Queen
10) Train (12123) CSMT - Pune Deccan Queen
11) Train (12126) Pune - CSMT Pragati Express
12) Train (12125) CSMT - Pune Pragati Express
13) Train (11010) Pune - CSMT Sinhagad Express
14) Train (11009) CSMT - Pune Sinhagad Express
15) Train (11011) CSMT - Dhule Express
16) Train (11012) Dhule - CSMT Express
DIVERSION
1) Train (11049) Ahmedabad - Kolhapur Express- Diverted via Kalyan - Igatpuri - Manmad - Daund Chord Line - Pune
2) Train (22944) Indore - Daund Express - Diverted via Kalyan - Igatpuri - Manmad - Daund
3) Train (12297) Ahmedabad - Pune Duronto Express - Diverted via Kalyan - Igatpuri - Manmad - Daund Chord Line - Pune
4) Train (22144) Bidar - CSMT Express - Diverted via Daund - Manmad - Igatpuri - Kalyan
5) Train (17614) Hazur Sahib Nanded - Panvel Express - Diverted via Daund - Manmad - Igatpuri - Kalyan
6) Train (20915) Charlapalli - Indore Humsafar Express - Diverted via Daund - Manmad - Jalgaon - Paldhi - Surat
7) Train (16554) LTT-SMVT Bengaluru Express, Diverted via Karjat - Panvel - Kalyan - Kasara - Igatpuri - Manmad - Daund
8) Train (22193) Daund - Gwalior Superfast Exp - Diverted via Lonavala - Pune - Daund Chord Line - Ankai - Bhusaval - Khandwa
9) Train (22158) Chennai Egmore - CSMT - Diverted via Daund Chord Line - Ankai - Manmad - Igatpuri - Kasara - Kalyan- CSMT
IMD upgrades weather warning for Mumbai to 'red'
In its latest bulletin, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has upgraded its warning for Mumbai from 'orange' to 'red' owing to the impact of winds. Thane and Raigad are also braced for more heavy rains and are put under red alert.
Indrayani River swells: Here's a public advisory from the civic body
The Alandi Municipal Council in Pune has temporarily closed all bridges over the Indrayani River in the town after a rise in the river’s water level due to heavy rainfall.
In a public advisory, the civic body urged devotees, Warkaris, and residents not to visit the riverbank or riverbed or attempt to cross through closed bridges or enter any prohibited areas. The administration said the precautionary measure has been taken in the interest of public safety and appealed to citizens to cooperate with authorities
The public is also advised to avoid rumours and follow only official instructions.
16 trains cancelled, several diverted after lanslides on landslide on Mumbai division railway track
As many as 16 trains have been cancelled, and several others diverted after another landslide on a track of the Central Railway’s Mumbai division between Thakurvadi and Monkey Hill Loop Cabin.
Highways closed for traffic after heavy rains cause landslides and damages
Traffic on the Pune–Mumbai Expressway has been suspended since early this morning after heavy rainfall in in both the cities triggered a landslide and damaged a wall on the Missing Link. The old Pune–Mumbai Highway has been closed for vehicles due to damage to a power line. Incessant downpour has resulted in water accumulation on both the highways, the Maharashtra highway police said.
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