Stay Indoors, Avoid Beaches, Waterlogged Roads: BMC's Message For Mumbaikars As IMD Sounds Red Alert
Stay Indoors, Avoid Beaches And Waterlogged Roads: BMC's Message For Mumbaikars As IMD Sounds Red Alert Published By, Last Updated: July 06, 2026, 10:59 IST
Stay Indoors, Avoid Beaches And Waterlogged Roads: BMC's Message For Mumbaikars As IMD Sounds Red Alert Published By, Last Updated: July 06, 2026, 10:59 IST Heavy rain has affected both road and rail connectivity. The Pune-Mumbai Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway remain closed following the landslide near Lohagad Fort. BMC Warns Mumbaikars to Avoid Stepping Out Amid Red Alert for Heavy Rain Mumbai witnessed one of its deadliest spells of monsoon rain on Monday, with at least 10 people losing their lives in rain-related incidents as relentless downpours triggered flooding, landslides and widespread disruption across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. A landslide near Lohagad Fort trapped a family and forced the complete closure of both the Pune-Mumbai Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway. The crisis deepened after a landslide also disrupted railway services between Mumbai and Pune. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the region, warning of extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds of 80-90 kmph.
Rain-related deaths reported The fatalities reflected the severe impact of the monsoon across Mumbai. Among the incidents, a roadside shop in Kurla was crushed after a tree collapsed, resulting in deaths. In another tragedy, a man died after falling into a manhole hidden beneath floodwaters in Saki Naka. The continuing heavy rain left several parts of the city waterlogged and created dangerous conditions for commuters and residents. Authorities issue safety advisory In view of the worsening weather, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) urged residents to remain indoors unless travel was absolutely necessary. The civic body advised people to stay away from trees, old and damaged buildings, hoardings, electric poles and other vulnerable structures. Citizens were also asked not to park vehicles beneath trees and to avoid beaches, seafronts and waterlogged areas. The BMC appealed to the public not to believe or circulate rumours and to rely only on official advisories and alerts issued by government authorities.
The civic body also requested people to strictly follow instructions issued by the administration and disaster management authorities as the situation continues to evolve. Emergency teams on duty The BMC said around 15,000 officers and personnel from the civic body and various emergency response agencies have been deployed across Mumbai to deal with the rain emergency. Senior officials are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating rescue and relief operations in affected areas. The civic body said residents facing emergencies can immediately contact the BMC Helpline by dialling 1916. Transport network under pressure The heavy rain has affected both road and rail connectivity in the region. The Pune-Mumbai Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway remain closed following the landslide near Lohagad Fort, while railway services between Mumbai and Pune have also been disrupted after a separate landslide on the ghat section. Authorities have urged commuters to avoid non-essential travel until weather conditions improve and normal transport services are restored.
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