India news: Mumbai building collapse kills six, as heavy rains batter city
Skip next section Mumbai rains turn deadly as building collapse kills six 07/06/2026 July 6, 2026 Mumbai rains turn deadly as building collapse kills six
Skip next section Mumbai rains turn deadly as building collapse kills six 07/06/2026 July 6, 2026 Mumbai rains turn deadly as building collapse kills six Five children were among at least six people killed after several buildings collapsed in the western Indian city of Mumbai on Sunday amid heavy rains, authorities said. On Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts.
The incident on Sunday occurred in the city's eastern suburb of Mankhurd where two to three multi-story homes in a slum area collapsed, killing five children and one woman, civic officials said. The government has asked private establishments to allow its employees to work from home Image: Punit Paranjpe/AFP The heavy monsoon rains have disrupted transport and forced schools to close in the financial capital of India.
The downpour also triggered landslides along the expressway between Mumbai and neighboring Pune, forcing its closure and disrupting traffic between the two cities. Flight operations were affected, while several long-distance train services, including routes linking Mumbai and Pune, were cancelled. More than 100 mm (3.9 inches) of rain fell across Mumbai, with some areas receiving up to 161 mm (6.3 inches), officials said.
Local media reported that three other people have died since late last month after trees toppled during the monsoon.
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