Maharashtra reports 13 deaths in heavy monsoon rains, India
Heavy monsoon rain triggered a landslide in the Karjat–Lonavala ghat section of Maharashtra, India, on July 6, 2026, disrupting rail services between Mumbai and Pune, while authorities said 13 people had died in rain-related incidents across Mumbai, Palghar and Raigad during the preceding three to four days.
A two-story building collapsed in Dhangar Galli, Somwar Peth area in Pune. Credit: Pune Fire Department
Heavy monsoon rain affected Maharashtra on July 6, disrupting rail services between Mumbai and Pune after a landslide in the Karjat-Lonavala ghat section. In Mumbai, more than 100 mm (3.9 inches) of rainfall was recorded, with up to 161 mm (6.3 inches) in some areas.
Maharashtra Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan said 13 people had died in rain-related incidents in Mumbai, Palghar, and Raigad over the previous three to four days.
Six people, five children, and one woman were killed on July 5 when two to three multi-story houses collapsed in Mankhurd, eastern Mumbai, according to civic authorities.
In Patan village, Maval tehsil, two people were killed after a landslide buried a house early on July 6. Police and the Pune district administration said three people were inside the house, while the National Disaster Response Force said four to five people were trapped. Officials also reported one death after a person was swept away on a flooded road in Khed tehsil.
At 17:30 IST (12:00 UTC) on July 6, the India Meteorological Department’s Regional Meteorological Center Mumbai placed Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, and Raigad in its red Warning (Take Action) tier. The forecast called for heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few locations, isolated extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai and Raigad, and occasional winds of 70-80 km/h (43-50 mph).
Central Railway said a landslide occurred between Thakurvadi and Monkey Hill Loop Cabin on the Up Main line, prompting cancellations and diversions on the Mumbai-Pune route.
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