Monsoon Fury Affects Areas Across Maharashtra; Mumbai on High Alert, Pune Hit by Record Rainfall and Landslides
Mumbai/Pune, 7th July 2026: Heavy monsoon rains continued to batter large parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday, disrupting normal life across Mumbai, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Lonavala and the Konkan region. Authorities have intensified emergency response measures as widespread flooding, landslides, transport disruptions and rain-related fatalities were reported across the state.
Mumbai and its suburbs have been witnessing relentless rainfall for the third consecutive day. According to civic officials, the city division recorded nearly 300 mm of rainfall over the last 48 hours, while the eastern and western suburbs received 380 mm and 345 mm, respectively. Strong winds reaching speeds of 70–80 kmph have further worsened conditions.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deployed its entire disaster management machinery on a war footing. Special emergency teams have been stationed at vulnerable locations to respond to incidents such as tree falls, short circuits, and the collapse of dilapidated structures. High-capacity dewatering pumps and additional manpower have also been deployed to clear waterlogged areas.
In Pune district, continuous rainfall over the past three days has triggered 22 landslides, particularly in the Western Ghats and hilly regions. Waterlogging has been reported in several residential localities, with floodwaters entering homes in low-lying areas.
Lonavala recorded an extraordinary 900 mm of rainfall since Sunday, the highest in the hill station in the last 16 years. Pimpri-Chinchwad received 326 mm of rain, while Pune city recorded 233.6 mm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said this is the fourth-highest July rainfall ever recorded in Pune.
The heavy rainfall has also severely affected railway operations on the Mumbai-Pune route. Multiple landslides in the Karjat-Ghat section damaged tracks and disrupted train services after nearly 600 mm of rainfall was recorded in the region within 24 hours. Restoration work is underway, but railway officials have not announced when normal services will resume.
Meanwhile, the monsoon has claimed at least nine lives across Maharashtra in rain-related incidents. According to official reports, eight people died in wall collapse incidents, including one fatality in Pune, while another person lost their life after being struck by a fallen tree. Four others have reportedly sustained injuries.
With the India Meteorological Department issuing a Red Alert for Raigad and Ratnagiri, the Maharashtra government has stepped up preparedness measures. Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare reviewed the flood situation at the State Emergency Operations Centre and directed district administrations to remain on high alert. An NDRF team has been deployed in Mahad, while additional rescue personnel have been sought for vulnerable areas in Raigad district.
Authorities have urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from flooded areas and landslide-prone locations, and follow official advisories as heavy rainfall is expected to continue across several parts of Maharashtra over the next 48 hours
