A person pushes his bike via a waterlogged avenue after heavy rains in Mumbai, India, July 4, 2026. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
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umbai climate immediately, Mumbai rains dwell information updates: The India Meteorological Division (IMD) on Monday issued a ‘purple’ alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by robust winds and appealed to individuals to keep away from pointless journey.
The MeT workplace upgraded the warning from ‘orange’ to ‘purple’ alert within the morning after observing modifications in climate circumstances. It additionally predicted occasional robust winds gusting as much as 70-80 kmph over the area.
The neighbouring Palghar district has been positioned underneath an ‘orange’ alert, with a forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall at a number of locations and occasional robust winds of 70-80 kmph.
The rains, which began two days in the past, have resulted within the dying of atleast 8, widespread waterlogging, site visitors disruption and the uprooting of a whole bunch of bushes.
- July 6, 2026 12:23
Mumbai rains: Half-day for semi-govt workplaces; pvt corporations requested to permit earn a living from home
The State Catastrophe Administration Authority (SDMA) on Monday suggested personal workplaces in Mumbai to permit workers to earn a living from home and introduced a half-day for non-essential and semi-government workplaces in view of the heavy rains, officers mentioned.
The advisory got here after the India Meteorological Division (IMD) issued a ‘purple’ alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Area, forecasting extraordinarily heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds with speeds of 80-90 kmph within the state capital and neighbouring Thane and Raigad districts.
In accordance with the advisory issued by the SDMA on X, personal institutions have been requested to allow workers to earn a living from home wherever possible, whereas workers of presidency and semi-government workplaces, besides these engaged in important companies, have been granted a half-day after midday.
Authorities additionally urged individuals to keep away from pointless journey, stay indoors until important, and comply with official advisories as heavy rain continued to have an effect on regular life in Mumbai and adjoining areas. (PTI)
- July 6, 2026 12:21
Maval Tahseel landslide: Search and Rescue Operation is being carried out by Pune Metropolitan Area Growth Authority officers at Patan village
- July 6, 2026 12:17
College of Mumbai postpones July 6 exams after IMD’s climate alert
The College of Mumbai has postponed all examinations scheduled for July 6 after the India Meteorological Division (IMD) issued a climate alert for Mumbai as a precautionary measure.
New dates for the exams might be introduced quickly.
This comes as town has been battered by incessant rains and waterlogged areas in the previous few days.
The college emphasised that the choice was taken whereas conserving the scholars’ security in thoughts.
- July 6, 2026 12:17
All authorities, personal and civic body-run faculties and schools in Mumbai will stay closed immediately: Brihanmumbai Municipal Company (BMC)
- July 6, 2026 12:15
Six killed in Mumbai as rains wreak havoc, disrupt journey
Six killed in Mumbai as rains wreak havoc, disrupt journey
Heavy rains in Mumbai trigger constructing collapses, landslides, and journey disruptions, leading to six fatalities, together with 5 kids.
- July 6, 2026 12:09
Mumbai rains: Central Railway units up helplines at main stations
The helpline numbers are: CSMT (022-22694040), Thane (9321336747), Lonavala (8356854238) and Dadar (9136452387). Passengers have been requested to make use of these numbers for real-time updates and travel-related info.
- July 6, 2026 12:08
Mumbai-Pune prepare companies suspended after landslides in Karjat-Lonavala part
Prepare companies on the busy Mumbai-Pune route have been suspended early Monday after heavy rains triggered landslides within the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat part, officers mentioned.
A landslide occurred close to Thakurwadi within the ghat part, Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway, advised PTI. One other landslide was reported on the center line between Khandala and Monkey Hill at round 3.05 am, he added.
As a result of landslides, all of the three railway strains have been affected, forcing Central Railway to cancel, divert and regulate a number of long-distance trains, Nila mentioned.
The Mumbai–Pune railway route has three tracks within the troublesome Bhor Ghat part (Khandala Ghat): the Up line (in the direction of Mumbai), Down line (in the direction of Pune), and a Center line.
The disruptions led to the cancellation of a number of trains, together with the CSMT-Pune Indrayani Specific, Intercity Specific, Deccan Specific, Deccan Queen, Pragati Specific and Dhule Specific.
Further companies, together with the Pune-CSMT Sinhagad Specific and different trains, have been additionally cancelled, whereas a number of long-distance trains have been diverted, short-terminated, short-originated or rescheduled, officers mentioned. (PTI)
- July 6, 2026 12:06
Heavy rain, winds disrupt Mumbai journey; long-distance and native prepare companies hit
Intermittent heavy rain and gusty winds disrupted every day life in Mumbai and neighbouring districts on Monday, suspending long-distance trains to Pune, halting suburban companies on a bit in Raigad, and slowing street site visitors on account of waterlogging.
The India Meteorological Division (IMD) has forecast extra downpours in the course of the day.
Authorities suggested commuters to train warning and examine the newest site visitors and prepare updates earlier than travelling in view of the heavy rainfall prediction.
Prepare companies on the busy Mumbai-Pune route have been suspended early Monday after heavy rains triggered landslides within the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat part, officers mentioned.
The Central Railway additionally suspended native prepare companies between Karjat and Khopoli in neighbouring Raigad district after heavy rain washed away the ballast (gravel mattress supporting the tracks) between Lowjee and Dolavli stations, they mentioned. (PTI)
Printed on July 6, 2026
