LIVE BLOG06 Jul 2026 | 10:23:31 AM ISTMumbai Rains Latest News Updates: Mumbai-Pune Expressway closedSynopsisMumbai Rains Live Updates: Heavy rainfall has disrupted both railway and road connectivity between Mumbai and Pune after landslides hit the ghat section. Authorities suspended traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway while several trains were cancelled.Mumbai Rains Live News Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red alert' in Mumbai, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in the metropolitan area, forecasting winds blowing at speeds of 80 to 90 kilometers per hour. Amid the continous downpur, government and private schools were closed for July 6.Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in the region, disrupting traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway. The authorities have also suspended train services between Mumbai and Pune as rain continued to impact civic life in the state. Show more Show less1 New UpdateMankhurd chawl collapse latest news: CM Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of victimsMumbai News Live: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed profound grief over the loss of six lives in a chawl collapse incident in the Mankhurd area and announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for the kin of each deceased.Commenting on the tragedy, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawade highlighted the illegal nature of the construction and the recurring problem of unauthorized buildings in the area."This was a three-storey building and it was completely illegal. There was a godown as well... The upper floors fell directly onto the neighboring house where a family was living... It was a horrific incident that took place around 8:30 AM... We tried to rescue them, but unfortunately, no one survived," she said.Click here to read moreMumbai-Pune Expressway news: Check latest update on highway closure, landslide and moreMumbai-Pune Expressway Live Updates: Heavy downpour in the region triggered landslides in the Mumbai-Pune ghat section, disrupting both rail and road connectivity between the two cities.Road traffic was severely affected after a major landslide occurred on the Missing Link section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near the Khandala exit, causing authorities to completely close the Mumbai-bound lane.Mumbai Rains Today: Are schools and colleges closed today?Mumbai Rains Live Updates: The BMC has announced that all government, private and civic body-run schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed today after the IMD warned of heavy rains in the financial capital.The civic body, however, clarified that government and private offices will function as usual.Thane District Collector Shrikrishnath Panchal also announced that the Anganwadis, Balwadis, primary schools, and secondary schools will remain shut.Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) also announced closure of all schools for the safety of students amid incessant rain.Click here to read moreMumbai Rains Live: University of Mumbai postpones July 6 examsMumbai Rains Live Updates: The Mumbai University postponed all examinations scheduled for July 6 after the IMD issued a weather alert for the financial capital as a precautionary measure.The university is set to announce new exam dates soon.Mumbai Rains Today: Water enters Pimpri-Chinchwad's Morya Gosavi Ganpati TempleMumbai Rains Live: The water level of the Pawana River has risen significantly, leading to water entering the premises of the Morya Gosavi Ganpati Temple in Pimpri-Chinchwad.In an X post, Pune Municipal Corporation appealed to citizens to avoid stepping out of their homes unless absolutely necessary, stay away from rivers, streams, and other dangerous locations.It urged citizens to strictly follow the instructions issued by the local administration from time to time.Mumbai Rains Today: BMC issues high tide warningMumbai Rains Live Updates: The IMD has forecast continuous spells of rain across the city and its suburbs , with very heavy rainfall expected at a few places and extremely heavy rain likely at isolated locations.The weather office warned of occasional gusty winds reaching speeds of 60-70 kmph. It advised citizens to exercise caution, particularly in low-lying areas prone to waterlogging and along the coast during high tide.The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the afternoon high tide of 4.08 metres is expected at 3:56 pm, while another high tide of 3.44 metres is forecast at 4:38 am on July 7. Low tide is expected at 10:13 pm on Monday and at 9:59 am on Tuesday.Mumbai Rains Today: BMC shares latest update on water stock in 7 reservoirs supplying water to MumbaiMumbai Rains Live: Check latest status of local train operationsMumbai Rains Live Updates: Heavy rainfall has disrupted civic life in the financial capital, resulting in closure of schools and colleges, suspension of train services between Mumbai and Pune, closure of Mumbai-Pune Expressway and a chawl collapse in Mankhurd.The Central Railway suspended local train services between Karjat and Khopoli in neighbouring Raigad district after heavy rain washed away the ballast (gravel bed supporting the tracks) between Lowjee and Dolavli stations. The ballast washout prompted the suspension of train services on the section, and authorities are currently carrying out restoration work in the region.The train services on the Karjat-Lonavala ghat section were also suspended following multiple landslides triggered by heavy rain in Mumbai.Western Railway local train status: Trains on the Western Railway network were running 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to waterlogging between Vasai Road and Virar stations in neighbouring Palghar district.Click here to read moreMumbai Rains Live: Pune-Mumbai train services suspendedMumbai Rains Live Updates: Due to landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat section, Mumbai-Pune train services were suspended early Monday.Several long-distance trains to Pune were also suspended, halting suburban services on a section in Raigad, and slowing road traffic due to waterlogging.Click here to read moreMumbai Rains Live: Traffic Pune-Mumbai Expressway, old highway shut amid landslideMumbai Rains Live Updates: Heavy rain in Mumbai disrupted road traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, also affecting the old highway route due to landslides in the ghat section and waterlogging at a few locations. Traffic congestions and delays were also reported in certain areas.Click here to read full reportMumbai Rains Live: Check official helpline numbers as rain disrupts civic life in financial capitalMumbai Rains Live Updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) urged citizens to follow official advisories after IMD issued a red alert in Mumbai.For emergency situations, citizens can contact the BMC's helpline number 1916 for immediate assistance.Mumbai Rains Live: IMD issues 'red alert' for financial capital; check latest advisoryMumbai Rains Live Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai on Monday morning, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in the metropolitan area, forecasting winds blowing at speeds of 80 to 90 kilometers per hour.The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has urged citizens to avoid stepping out of their homes unless absolutely necessary and maintain a safe distance from trees, dilapidated buildings, hoardings, electric poles, and other hazardous locations.Avoid parking vehicles under trees and refrain from going to the seashore or low-lying areas, the civic body said.The BMC urged citizens to not believe in rumors and strictly follow only the advisories and alerts disseminated through official channels.