Mumbai Rain News Highlights: Mumbai City's Schools, Colleges To Remain Closed On Tuesday
All government, private and municipal schools and colleges across Mumbai to remain closed on Monday, July 6 due to heavy rainfall forecast.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms are expected in parts Maharashtra today, July 6, with the India Meterological Department issuing red alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad. As heavy downpour is forecasted, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has instructed all government, private and municipal schools and colleges across Mumbai to remain closed on Monday.
On Sunday, July 5, heavy and continous rainfall lashed parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Thane, on Sunday, hampering daily lives of residents. Severe waterlogging was reported in several districts.
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Mumbai Rains News Live: Mumbai City's Schools, Colleges To Remain Closed On Tuesday
The Brihanmumbai Metropolitan Corporation declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai city, via an 'X' post.
"The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of extremely heavy rainfall (Orange Alert) for the Mumbai metropolitan area on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, along with an alert for gusty winds.
In view of this, keeping in mind the safety of students, a holiday is being declared tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, for government, private, municipal schools, and colleges in Mumbai," the post said.
🚨भारतीय हवामान विभागाने (IMD) मुंबई महानगराला मंगळवार, दिनांक ७ जुलै २०२६ रोजी अति मुसळधार पावसाचा (Orange Alert) इशारा दिला आहे, तसेच सोसाट्याचे वारे वाहतील, असाही इशारा आहे.
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 6, 2026
🏫 या पार्श्वभूमीवर, विद्यार्थ्यांची सुरक्षितता लक्षात घेता मुंबईतील शासकीय, खासगी, महानगरपालिका शाळा…
Mumbai Rains News Live: Raigad Relocates 937 Citizens From 14 Villages As Rivers Reach Dangerous Water Levels
Raigad saw the safe relocation of 937 citizens from 265 families in 14 villages.
The Savitri, Amba, and Kundalika rivers have crossed the danger level, and the Patalganga River is also reaching levels that would be deemed dangerous.
(Source: NDTV)
Mumbai Rains News Live: Thane Bans Citizens From Visiting Forts, Water Bodies
Thane imposed a ban on citizens from visiting all forts, waterfalls, dams, lakes, rivers, and other such tourist spots in the district until further orders due to heavy rainfall, according to notifications posted by its district information offices on 'X'.
ठाणे जिल्ह्यात अतिवृष्टीचा इशारा विचारात घेत जिल्ह्यातील सर्व गडकिल्ले, धबधबे, धरणे, तलाव, नद्या इत्यादी पर्यटन स्थळावर जाण्यास पुढील आदेश होईपर्यंत नागरिकांना प्रतिबंध -जिल्हाधिकारी तथा जिल्हा आपत्ती व्यवस्थापन प्राधिकरणाचे अध्यक्ष डॉ.श्रीकृष्ण पांचाळ pic.twitter.com/N6eXeUsU1Q
— DISTRICT INFORMATION OFFICE, THANE (@Info_Thane1) July 6, 2026
Mumbai Rains News Live: Navi Mumbai's Schools, Colleges To Remain Closed
All schools and colleges in the Mumbai Metropolitan Regions' Navi Mumbai will remain closed on Tuesday, according to notifications posted by its district information office on 'X'.
नवी मुंबई महानगरपालिका
— Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (@NMMConline) July 6, 2026
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Mumbai Rains News Live: Thane And Palgarh's Schools, Colleges To Remain Closed
All schools and colleges in the Mumbai Metropolitan Regions' Thane and Palgarh will remain closed on Tuesday, according to notifications posted by their respective district information offices on 'X'.
Mumbai Rains News Live: Lonavala Sees 670 MM Rain In Last 24 Hours, Mulshi Sees 660 MM, Mahabaleshwar logs 513 mm
Details of rain received in Maharashtra in the last 24 hours:
- Lonavala: 670 mm in 24 hours.
- Mulshi recorded 660 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours.
- Mahabaleshwar recorded 513 mm.
Mumbai Rains News Live: Mumbai Logs Record Rainfall Of 380 Millimeters
Mumbai has recorded up to 380 mm of rainfall in the last 48 hours, marking a record downpour for the city, according to NDTV.
Mumbai Rains News Live: BMC Warns Mumbaikars Wading Through Rainwater Of Leptospirosis infection
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has warned citizens who wade through rainwater or muddy water about the risk of Leptospirosis infection. It has urged them to consult a doctor and take preventive medication within 72 hours as a precautionary measure.
(Source: NDTV)
Mumbai Rains News Live: Mumbai Airport Sees Five Flights Diverted Amid Heavy Rains
Five flights arriving at Mumbai airport were diverted to other facilities till 3:30pm on Monday due to bad weather in the metropolis, officials said.In a statement, the Mumbai International Airport said IndiGo flights 6E 595 (Raipur - Mumbai) and 6E 1340 (Singapore - Mumbai) were diverted to Hyderabad, while Akasa Air QP 1110 (Delhi - Mumbai) was diverted to Ahmedabad.
(Source: PTI)
Mumbai Rains News Live: Mumbai-Pune Expressway Faces Waterlogging
Netizens on 'X' shot and posted footage of notable waterlogging in the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
Expressway pic.twitter.com/RxpFCFkAth
— Mumbai Heritage (@mumbaiheritage) July 6, 2026
Mumbai Rains News Live: Marine Drive Struck With High Waves
#WATCH | Maharashtra: High tide waves hit Mumbai's Marine Drive. pic.twitter.com/vl8hTBTV4p
— ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2026
Mumbai Rains News Live: Mumbai Under Red Alert For Another Three Hours, Stay Indoors Folks!
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Nowcast Red Warning for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad, valid for the next three hours from 4:00 PM IST on July 6, 2026. The weather agency has forecast intense spells of rain accompanied by gusty winds reaching 60-70 kmph at isolated places across these districts. Residents have been advised to take necessary precautions and avoid unnecessary travel during the warning period.
Mumbai Rains News Live: A Quick Glance At Districts & States Under Orange Alert
Orange warnings: Thunderstorms & Lightning with gusty winds ( 40-60 kmph) and moderate rain (5-15 mm/h) very likely over following districts in:
- Maharashtra: Ahmednagar, Nashik
- Chhattisgarh: Baloda Bazar, Balrampur-Cg, Bilaspur, Gaurela Pendra Marwahi , Janjgir_Champa, Jashpur, Kabirdham, Kanker, Korba, Korea, Mahasamund, Mungeli, Raigarh, Rajnandgaon, Surajpur, Surguja
- Gujarat: Ahmadabad, Anand, Botad, Chhota Udepur, Dahod, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Kachchh, Khera, Mahisagar, Morbi, Panchmahal, Porbandar, Surendranagar, Vadodara
- Madhya Pradesh: Anuppur, Balaghat, Betul, Chhatarpur, Chhindwara, Damoh, Dindori, Hoshangabad, Jabalpur, Katni, Mandla, Narsinghpur, Niwari, Panna, Raisen, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Seoni, Shahdol, Sidhi, Singrauli, Tikamgarh, Umaria, Vidisha
- Odisha: Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh
- Rajasthan: Barmer, Chittorgarh, Churu, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Pali, Sikar, Sirohi, Udaipur
- Haryana: Bhiwani, Hisar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal
- Uttar Pradesh: Muzafarnagar, Saharanpur, Shamli
- Jammu & Kashmir: Baramulla, Budgam, Doda, Kishtwar, Kupwara, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi
Mumbai Rains News Live: Where All Has IMD Declared Red Alert?
District-wise Nowcast Warning valid for next two-three hours:
Red Warnings: Lightning/Thunderstorms with gusty winds (around 60 kmph) and heavy rain (>15 mm/h) very likely over following districts in:
Maharashtra: Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Palghar, Pune, Raigad, Thane
Chhattisgarh: Balod, Bemetara , Dhamtari, Durg, Gariaband, Raipur
Gujarat: Amreli, Aravalli, Banaskantha, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman, Dangs, Diu, Gir Somnath, Junagarh, Mahesana, Narmada, Navsari, Patan, Rajkot, Sabar Kantha, Surat, Tapi, Valsad
Mumbai Rains News Live: Five Flights Diverted Due To Bad Weather
As of 3:30 p.m. 5 diversions have happened due to bad weather
2 IndiGo flights, 1 Oman Air flight, 1 Air India flight & 1 Akasa flight diverted
- 6E 594 (RPR to BOM) - diverted to HYD
- QP 1110 (DEL - BOM) - diverted to AHM
- 6E 1340 (SIN - BOM) - diverted to HYD
- WY 203 (MCT - BOM) - diverted to BLR
- AI 2772 (CCU - BOM) - diverted to BDQ
Rains News Live: Lonavala Receives Record Downpour!
Lonavala has received a month's of rainfall in just one day, 670 mm rains have been recorded in the last 24 hours.
Mumbai Rains News Live: Piyush Goyal's Address Was Disrupted By Heavy Lashout
Piyush Goyal apologised to students of IIM Udaipur as heavy downpour in the financial capital delayed his flight by over an hour.
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Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: IndiGo Issues Advisory
Travel Advisory
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) July 6, 2026
Due to heavy rains, flights to/from #Mumbai and #Pune are impacted.
We recommend checking your flight status on our website or app before heading out. Also, please allow extra time for your commute, as slow-moving traffic may affect road travel en route to the…
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Maha FDA's New Mandate On Drinking Water In Restaurants
In an unrelated development, FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe in an exclusive interview with NDTV Profit said restaurants must serve potable water free of charge before offering any paid alternative, part of a wider crackdown on hygiene compliance across Maharashtra's hotel and restaurant sector.
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: One Dead, 23 Rescued After Landslide In Patan
One death confirmed, while 23 were rescued following a landslide in Patan village of Maval Tahseel of Pune district.
(Source: ANI)
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Maharashtra Assembly Adjourned
In light of heavy rain forecast, the Maharashtra legislative assembly was adjourned for the day. Speaker Rahul Narwekar urged all legislators and the public to cooperate with the administration in dealing with the situation.
(Source: PTI)
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Heavy Rainfall Submerges Railway Tracks In Nalasopara | Watch
VIDEO | Nalasopara, Maharashtra: Heavy rain submerges railway tracks and roads; commuters wade through knee-deep water.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 6, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/0AegmEa1Q4
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Landslide Struck In Pune's Patan, A Family Feared To Be Trapped
A landslide struck a house in Patan village of Pune on Monday, July 6. Based on preliminary information, an entire family residing in the house is possibly trapped under the debris.
(Source: ANI)
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: BMC Issues Advisory For Construction Sites
Important Safety Advisory for Construction Sites
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 6, 2026
In view of prevailing weather conditions with wind speed of 70 to 80 kmph all Developers, Architect Licensed Surveyors (LS), Contractors, Project Managers & Site Engineers are hereby strictly directed to follow following…
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: BMC Issues Five-Point Advisory
Important Public Interest Notice
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 6, 2026
⛈️🚨India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Red Alert' Mumbai accompanying with (speed 70 to 80 kmph).
🔹The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) urges all citizens to avoid stepping out of their homes unless absolutely…
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: IMD Issues Red Alert For Mumbai, Thane, Raigad
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: SDMA Advises Work From Home For Private Offices
Mumbai Advisory | SDMA Maharashtra
— राज्य आपत्ती व्यवस्थापन प्राधिकरण महाराष्ट्र राज्य (@SDMAMaharashtra) July 6, 2026
In view of the current weather situation, SDMA has issued directions for Mumbai only:
Private offices are advised to allow Work From Home wherever possible.
Non-essential Government offices will observe a half-day.#SDMAMaharashtra #MumbaiRains
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Red Alert For Greater Mumbai, BMC Urges Residents To Remain Vigilant
As IMD issues red alert for Greater Mumbai, BMC urged residents to remain vigilant.
🔴भारतीय हवामान खात्याने बृहन्मुंबई क्षेत्रात दिनांक ६ जुलै २०२६ रोजी अतिवृष्टीचा (रेड अलर्ट) इशारा दिला आहे.
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 6, 2026
🌧️ही बाब लक्षात घेता नागरिकांनी सतर्क राहावे. तसेच, बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका व मुंबई पोलीस यांच्याद्वारे वेळोवेळी देण्यात येणाऱ्या सूचनांचे काटेकोरपणे पालन करावे.… pic.twitter.com/laRiJF0VWf
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Waterlogging In Link Road, Station Road Of Vasai-Virar | Watch
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Heavy rainfall reported on Link Road and Station Road areas in Vasai-Virar, leading to severe waterlogging. pic.twitter.com/9NpPYcdhca
— ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2026
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Water Stock Nears 17% Amid Heavy Rainfall
On Sunday, 5 July, from 6 am to Monday, 6 July , the water stock in the seven reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai has reached 16.92%. In the last 24 hours, there has been a 3.73% increase in the water stock in the reservoirs, BMC said.
रविवार , दिनांक ५ जुलै २०२६ सकाळी ६ ते सोमवार, दिनांक ६ जुलै २०२६ या २४ तासात झालेल्या पावसामुळे मुंबईला पाणी पुरवठा करणाऱ्या ७ जलाशयांचा पाणीसाठा १६.९२ % झाला आहे .
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 6, 2026
गेल्या २४ तासात जलाशयातील पाणीसाठ्यात ३.७३ % वाढ झाली आहे.#MyBMCUpdates pic.twitter.com/DAAbdmOw42
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: High Tide Alert
BMC has issued an alert for 4.08-meter high tide at 3:56 pm today.
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: About Mumbai-Pune Expressway
Traffic on Pune-Mumbai Expressway and old Pune-Mumbai highway was suspended on Monday following heavy rainfall, flooding and landslide.
Opened two months ago, the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link is a 13-km bypass that cuts through the Sahyadri mountains, reducing travel distance by 6 km and saves 25 to 30 minutes off the commute.
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: MSRDC Issues Warning For Mumbai-Pune Travel
Traffic movement on both the Pune-Mumbai Expressway and Mumbai-Pune Highway has been severely affected due to a landslide and continuous heavy rainfall, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) said on Monday.
The MSRDC, in a post on X, said traffic in both directions, Pune to Mumbai and Mumbai to Pune, had been stopped until further notice.
It further requested citizens not to travel between Pune and Mumbai until further directions are issued.
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: IMD's Nowcast Warning
In a nowcast warning issued at 7 am on Monday, IMD has forecasted intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in districts such as Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad.
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Full List Of Trains Cancelled After Karjat-Lonavala Landslide
Train services between Mumbai and Pune were disrupted on Monday after a landslide struck the South East Ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala amid incessant heavy rainfall, prompting the Central Railway to cancel and divert several trains.
The list of cancelled trains is as follows:
1. CSMT – Pune Indrayani Express (22105)
2. Pune Jn – Solapur Intercity Express (12169)
3. Solapur – Pune Jn Intercity Express (12170)
4. CSMT – Pune Indrayani Express (22106)
5. Pune – CSMT Intercity Express (12127)
6. Pune – CSMT Intercity Express (12128)
7. Pune – CSMT Deccan Express (11007)
8. CSMT – Pune Deccan Express (11008)
9. Pune – CSMT Deccan Queen (12124)
10. CSMT – Pune Deccan Queen (12123)
11. Pune – CSMT Pragati Express (12126)
12. CSMT – Pune Pragati Express (12125)
13. Pune – CSMT Sinhagad Express (11010)
14. CSMT – Pune Sinhagad Express (11009)
15. CSMT – Dhule Express (11015)
16. Dhule – CSMT Express (11012)
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Landslide In Karjat-Lonavala Ghat, Rail Services Disrupted
Train services on the Central Railway's ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala were severely disrupted on Monday morning following multiple landslides triggered by heavy rainfall.
According to Central Railway, landslides occurred between Thakurvadi (TKW) and Monkey Hill Loop Cabin (MHLC) in the South East ghat section of the Mumbai Division. The incidents affected the Up Main Line, while debris also blocked the Middle Line and Up Line, leading to major operational disruptions.
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