Mumbai: Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai on Monday, inundating low-lying areas, disrupting road and rail traffic and showing no signs of easing as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more intense showers through the day. The weather department has issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations over the next 24 hours.
Waterlogging In Vasai-Virar, Nalasopara
Heavy monsoon rain inundated the Nagindas Pada-Vijay Nagar stretch in Nalasopara with up to 1.5 feet of water, severely affecting traffic. The flooded road also disrupted access to the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation Hospital, causing inconvenience to patients, attendants and local residents.
BMC Warns Against Leptospirosis Disease Associated with the Monsoon Season, Shares Advisory
Massive Tree Falls Near 5 Gardens In Matunga
A massive tree fell outside the main entrance of JB Vachha School in Matunga's Five Gardens on Monday morning. The incident occurred right at school opening time, however no injuries were reported as schools across city remained shut after BMC directive.
No Waterlogging Near Sion-King Circle
Mumbai witnessed moderate to heavy rains overnight. Meanwhile, visuals show smooth traffic movement and no waterlogging at Sion King Circle amid the rain.
CMO Maharashtra Announces ₹5 Lakh Ex-Gratia For Kin Of Deceased In Mankhurd House Collapse
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed profound grief over the incident in which 6 people lost their lives in a house collapse accident in the Mankhurd area of Mumbai, and has paid tribute to the deceased. On this occasion, he has also stated that we share in the sorrow of their families, and he has announced financial assistance of 5 lakh rupees to the heirs of the deceased.
Rail Traffic Hit After Karjat Till Pune
Heavy rainfall also severely affected railway services across Maharashtra. Train operations on the crucial Mumbai-Pune rail corridor came to a standstill early Monday after multiple landslides were reported in the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat section. The landslides disrupted all three railway lines in the ghat area, forcing Central Railway to cancel, divert, regulate and reschedule several suburban, passenger and long-distance trains.
Meanwhile, train services between Karjat and Khopoli were suspended after heavy rain and strong water flow caused ballast washout on the tracks. Railway officials said alert staff identified the damage in time and restoration teams along with machinery were being mobilised to repair the affected section and resume services.
Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Landslide Hits Missing Link Tunnel Near Khandala, Mumbai-Bound Lane
Continuous heavy rainfall caused a landslide near Tunnel 2 on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link, forcing authorities to close the Mumbai-bound lane and divert traffic. MSRDC said restoration work is underway, while commuters faced long traffic jams on alternative routes. No injuries were reported.
IMD Issues Nowcast Red Warning
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) later issued a Red Nowcast Warning for Mumbai and nearby districts, cautioning residents about intense spells of rain accompanied by strong winds of 50 to 60 kmph over the next three hours. Citizens were advised to avoid unnecessary travel and remain indoors during severe weather activity.
Schools, Colleges & Govt Offices Shut In Mumbai & Surrounding Region
According to the IMD, gusty winds reaching speeds of 60 to 70 kmph are also likely during intense rain spells. In view of the worsening weather conditions, authorities ordered all government, private and municipal schools and colleges in Mumbai to remain closed on Monday. Similar advisories were issued in neighbouring Thane and Palghar districts, while Pune district also declared a holiday for educational institutions after the IMD sounded a Red Alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
6 Killed, Including 5 Children In Mankhurd House Collapse
The continuing downpour also triggered tragic incidents across the city. In Mankhurd, six people, including five children, lost their lives after a portion of a chawl collapsed on Sunday night amid heavy rainfall. The incident took place around 8.30 pm at Chawl No. 5 in Janta Nagar, behind Hanuman Mandir in Mankhurd, where two to three hutments of a ground-plus-three structure collapsed.
According to officials, seven people were trapped under the debris. Five victims were rushed to Shatabdi Hospital and were declared dead on arrival, while two others were taken to Rajawadi Hospital, where one person succumbed to injuries and another remains in stable condition. The deceased were identified as Aliya (7), Muskan (14), Nihal (6), Nabiya (2), Soni (32) and Munaf (7).
