Mumbai Rains: As the torrential weather continues to batter parts of Mumbai, the IMD has issued an orange alert for Tuesday.All schools and colleges remain closed in Mumbai and its adjoining regions, including Thane, Palghad, Raigad, and Nashik amid the heavy rainfall.
Waterlogging persists in several parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Konkan, and North Maharashtra due to continuous rainfall over the past few days. Road and rail traffic The accumulation of water in low-lying areas has affected road and rail traffic, causing slow movement in many places. The accumulation of water in low-lying areas has caused traffic to move slowly in many places. The administration has urged residents living near riverbanks and in hilly areas to exercise caution.
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Mumbai-Pune Expressway Partially Reopened
Traffic has resumed on the Pune–Mumbai Connecting Link Road after authorities completed extensive safety operations and technical inspections following disruptions caused by heavy monsoon conditions.
Vehicular movement was restored only after debris was cleared, the carriageway was thoroughly cleaned using specialised equipment, and technical experts carried out detailed inspections of Tunnel 2 and the adjoining slope to rule out any safety risks.
An official of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) said two left-side lanes on the Pune-to-Mumbai corridor had been reopened, while one lane remained blocked because water continued flowing onto the road after a mountain water channel collapsed. Mumbai and its suburbs face a moderate flash flood risk till 11.30 am on Tuesday, as the IMD warns of surface runoff and inundation in low-lying areas amid continued rainfall.
Local Train Services Affected
The Western Railways on Tuesday shared a post on X, saying, "Mumbai local train services between Vasai Road and Virar have been restored following the temporary disruption caused by heavy rainfall.
We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to our valued passengers during this period and thank you for your patience and cooperation."
MEMU Services Cancelled: The Western Railways has cancelled 10 MEMU local services on Tuesday due to waterlogging on tracks. Affected routes cover key suburban corridors, including Dahanu Road-Panvel, Vasai Road-Panvel, Borivali-Valsad, and Virar-Surat.
Kajrat-Lonovala Section Affected: Multiple landslides were triggered in the Karjat-Lonavala Ghat section on the Mumbai-Pune line after it received a whopping 600 millimetres of rainfall in a 24-hour period, severely disrupting rail traffic, Central Railway officials said on Monday (July 6, 2026).
9 Dead Amid Heavy Downpour
The ongoing monsoon fury has triggered several rain-related mishaps across the state, claiming at least 9 lives and leaving 4 others injured so far. According to government official reports, 8 casualties were caused by wall collapse incidents, while 1 person died due to a tree falling.
Of the wall collapse fatalities, 6 were recorded in the Mumbai suburbs, 1 in Pune, and 1 in Thane. Additionally, 1 death was registered in the Mumbai suburbs due to a fallen tree.
The heavy downpour, which has been battering the region for the last three to four days, has severely disrupted daily commutes as several roads have turned into overflowing rivers.