Mumbai rains LIVE updates | 13 killed in rain-related incidents; IMD extends red alert to Thane, Raigad

The weather department has warned of a moderate to high flash-flood risk over the next 24 hours across Mumbai city and its suburbs, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri.

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Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan on Monday said 13 people have died in rain-related incidents over the past three to four days as record-breaking rainfall lashed Mumbai and neighbouring districts. The Maharashtra Legislative Council was adjourned for the day as heavy rain disrupted normal life.

The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) advised private offices in Mumbai to allow employees to work from home wherever feasible and declared a half-day for non-essential government and semi-government offices.

The advisory followed the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert for Mumbai, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall and gusty winds of 80-90 kmph across Mumbai, Thane and Raigad.

The IMD warned of flooding in low-lying areas, flash floods, waterlogging, uprooted trees, damage to weak structures and the risk of landslides, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel and follow official advisories.

Half-day for semi-govt offices; pvt firms asked to allow work from home

The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Monday advised private offices in Mumbai to allow employees to work from home and announced a half-day for non-essential and semi-government offices in view of the heavy rains, officials said.

The advisory came after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds with speeds of 80-90 kmph in the state capital and neighbouring Thane and Raigad districts.

According to the advisory issued by the SDMA on X, private establishments have been asked to permit employees to work from home wherever feasible, while employees of government and semi-government offices, except those engaged in essential services, have been granted a half-day after noon.

Authorities also urged people to avoid unnecessary travel, remain indoors unless essential, and follow official advisories as heavy rain continued to affect normal life in Mumbai and adjoining areas.

Mumbai Advisory | SDMA Maharashtra

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

— राज्य आपत्ती व्यवस्थापन प्राधिकरण महाराष्ट्र राज्य (@SDMAMaharashtra) July 6, 2026

CM Fadnavis says govt in alert mode

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told the House that the recent incidents, including wall collapses and landslides, reflected the impact of extreme weather conditions and not a lack of preparedness.

"The entire disaster management machinery, municipal corporations and other agencies are on the ground. We are in alert mode," he said.

One person dead, two missing as landslide buries house in Pune

One person was killed while a search was underway for two other missing family members after their house was buried in a landslide following heavy rains in Maharashtra's Pune district on Monday, officials said.

The incident occurred at Patan village in Maval tehsil.

Three members of a family were trapped after their house was buried under debris when a landslide struck the village in the early hours, police said.

"The body of one person has been recovered from the debris, and the search is underway for the other two," an NDRF official said.

13 people killed in rain-related incidents, says Minister

Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan on Monday said 13 people have died in rain-related incidents over the past three to four days as record-breaking rainfall lashed Mumbai and neighbouring Palghar and Raigad districts. Following the announcement, the Maharashtra Legislative Council was adjourned for the day in view of the heavy rain affecting Mumbai and nearby areas.

Heavy rain grounds flights, leaves Nagpur MLAs stranded

Heavy rains in Mumbai disrupted air travel on Monday, leaving several ministers and MLAs from Nagpur stranded and unable to attend the opening day of the Maharashtra Legislature's Monsoon Session.

State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and several legislators cancelled their travel after flights were disrupted due to the severe weather.

BJP MLA Sameer Meghe said their scheduled IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Mumbai did not take off, while BJP MLA Praveen Datke said they postponed their journey to avoid the chaos caused by the rains. Congress MLA Vikas Thakre also cited uncertainty over flight schedules and the risk of getting stranded in Mumbai.