Mumbai Rains Update: Pune Link Reopens, Schools Shut, Cloudburst Alert In Nashik
Mumbai Rains Update: Pune Link Reopens, Schools Shut, Cloudburst Alert In Nashik Published By, Last Updated: July 07, 2026, 07:24 IST Mumbai Rains Today: An
Mumbai Rains Update: Pune Link Reopens, Schools Shut, Cloudburst Alert In Nashik Published By, Last Updated: July 07, 2026, 07:24 IST Mumbai Rains Today: An Orange alert with gusty winds issued for Mumbai on July 7 forced the BMC to declare a holiday for all government, municipal and private schools and colleges Drone visuals from Kolhapur showed the Panchganga river creeping toward the warning mark, submerging 56 weirs and washing away a stretch of road near Mangle Weir. Maharashtra remained on edge as relentless monsoon rain triggered a landslide on the Mumbai-Pune Connecting Link, flooded rivers in Kolhapur, and prompted school closures across Mumbai, Pune and Palghar. Authorities in Nashik’s Trimbakeshwar have suspended darshan and begun evacuations amid fears of a cloudburst. The Mumbai-Pune Connecting Link reopened within 24 hours after heavy rainfall triggered a landslide, with traffic restored once debris-clearance operations were completed. Meanwhile, drone visuals from Kolhapur showed the Panchganga river creeping toward the warning mark, submerging 56 weirs and washing away a stretch of road near Mangle Weir, forcing the closure of three state highways.
With smaller dams in the catchment nearing full capacity, officials fear the flooding could worsen if rain continues unabated. How Badly Has The Mumbai-Pune Highway Landslide Disrupted Commuters? Heavy rainfall triggered a landslide that shut the Mumbai-Pune Connecting Link for close to 24 hours, cutting off a crucial route between the two cities before authorities managed to clear debris and restore traffic. Is Kolhapur Staring At A Flood-Like Situation? With the Panchganga river rising steadily toward the warning level and 56 weirs already submerged, Kolhapur district is bracing for more trouble. The washing away of a road near Mangle Weir has already snapped connectivity in parts, and three state highways stand closed as rain continues to lash the dam catchment areas. Why Have Schools Been Shut In Mumbai, Palghar, Pune And Pimpri-Chinchwad? An Orange alert with gusty winds issued by the IMD for Mumbai on July 7 forced the BMC to declare a holiday for all government, municipal and private schools and colleges, urging citizens to step out only if necessary. Palghar district followed suit citing IMD’s heavy-to-heavy rainfall forecast, while Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad also kept schools shut for the day.
Could Trimbakeshwar Be Headed For A Cloudburst Disaster? Authorities in Nashik are taking no chances, with preparedness measures underway in Trimbakeshwar amid forecasts of a potential cloudburst. State Minister Girish Mahajan is monitoring the situation on ground, while SP (Rural) D. Swami confirmed that darshan will be suspended from tomorrow morning, checkpoints will be enforced, and people from vulnerable locations are being relocated. District Collector Ayush Prasad said extensive police and health department deployments are already active across the district, with hazard-prone areas already evacuated. #WATCH | Nashik, Maharashtra: Administration outlines preparedness measures in Trimbakeshwar amid forecast of a potential cloudburst risk. State Minister Girish Mahajan is also present at the location. pic.twitter.com/gLcW1esVOf— ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2026 Are Mumbai’s Trains And Roads Still Under Threat Despite The Lull In Rain? Though Mumbai saw no rainfall for 3-4 hours with cloudy skies persisting, the disruption from earlier downpours lingered — local train services between Vasai Road and Virar were restored only after a temporary halt, while Western Railway cancelled eight MEMU services on the Dahanu Road-Panvel-Borivali-Valsad stretch due to waterlogging.
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