Mumbai Weather Highlights: Marine Drive witnesses strong high tide amidst red alert

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Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal on Monday targeted the state government, alleging that the 12 rain-related deaths reported in the Mumbai region were the result of "administrative failure" and a "man-made disaster", not a natural calamity.

Addressing a press conference here, Sapkal labelled Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis a "disaster man" rather than an "infra man", accusing the BJP-led Mahayuti government of being unprepared for the monsoon.

"The 12 deaths reported in the Mumbai region amid heavy rains were the result of administrative failure and a man-made disaster, not a natural calamity," he alleged.

A spokesperson of North Western Railway said that train number 22915 (Bandra Terminus-Hisar) will remain cancelled on July 6, while train number 22916 (Hisar-Bandra Terminus) will remain cancelled on July 7.

Similarly, train number 22933 (Bandra Terminus-Jaipur) will remain cancelled on July 6 and train number 22934 (Jaipur-Bandra Terminus) on July 7.

Heavy rainfall and waterlogging in the Mumbai Central division of Western Railway led to the cancellation of four passenger trains, officials said on Monday.

Heavy monsoon rains wreaked havoc across the Mumbai-Pune region on Monday, claiming three lives and severely disrupting road and rail transport. Heavy downpours led to waterlogging, uprooted trees and landslides, with several roads inundated and normal life thrown off track. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway was temporarily shut after landslides, while train services on some railway sections were suspended due to adverse weather conditions. The recently inaugurated Missing Link section of the expressway also faced its first major monsoon challenge as intense rainfall battered the region. Authorities continued restoration efforts while urging commuters to avoid non-essential travel amid the ongoing downpour.

Mumbai's Marine Drive witnessed a strong high tide as rough sea conditions prevailed amid continuous rainfall in the city

Officials said that five flights arriving at Mumbai airport were redirected to other places until 3:30 pm on Monday because of poor weather in the city. The Mumbai International Airport stated that IndiGo flights 6E 595 (from Raipur to Mumbai) and 6E 1340 (from Singapore to Mumbai) were sent to Hyderabad, and Akasa Air flight QP 1110 (from Delhi to Mumbai) was sent to Ahmedabad.

Air India's flight AI 2772, which was going from Kolkata to Mumbai, and Oman Air's flight WY 203, from Muscat to Mumbai, were redirected to Bengaluru and Vadodara airports, respectively, according to a statement from the private airport operator.Mumbai and its nearby regions have been experiencing very heavy rains for several days, causing major disruptions to daily activities.

Five flights arriving at Mumbai airport were diverted to other facilities till 3:30pm on Monday due to bad weather in the metropolis, officials said.

The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Monday advised private establishments in Mumbai to allow employees to work from home amid heavy rainfall. It also announced a half-day for non-essential government and semi-government offices as the city continues to grapple with intense monsoon showers, officials said.

As heavy rain continued to batter parts of western India, airlines issued travel advisories warning passengers of possible disruptions. Akasa Air said, "Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Pune and Goa, some flights across our network may be delayed," and urged travellers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.

IndiGo also cautioned passengers about weather-related disruptions, saying, "Bad weather over Mumbai may impact flight schedules." The airline added that it is closely monitoring the situation and assisting affected passengers.

Due to heavy rainfall, 17 flights were cancelled and 217 others were delayed at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport till 11:30 am on Monday, airport sources said.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, warning of extremely heavy rainfall on July 6, 2026, along with the possibility of winds reaching 80 to 90 kmph.

Following the weather warning, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde visited the Emergency Control Room at the BMC headquarters to review the city's preparedness and assess the prevailing situation. Opposition Leader Kishoritai Pednekar was also present during the review.

According to the BMC, Director (Emergency Management) Mahesh Narvekar briefed the Mayor on the current situation and the measures being taken to tackle any weather-related emergencies.

The civic body said the BMC and all concerned agencies are working round the clock to respond to the situation. It urged residents to avoid stepping out unless absolutely necessary, refrain from believing rumours, and rely only on official advisories.

Mayor Ritu Tawde also appealed to citizens to contact the BMC's emergency helpline, 1916, for any weather-related assistance.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall lashed the isolated parts of Rajasthan during the 24 hours ending Monday morning, with Shrimadhopur in Sikar district recording the highest rainfall of 75 mm, the Meteorological centre said.

Heavy rains in Mumbai crippled air travel, leaving a minister and legislators from Nagpur stranded at the city's airport as they were unable to reach the state capital for the monsoon session of the Maharashtra legislature on Monday.

Monsoon mayhem in Mumbai

On Monday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ordered developers and contractors to suspend hazardous construction activities and ensure strict safety measures at all project sites, following a 'red' alert for extremely heavy rains and strong winds.

Six people, including five children, were killed when a building collapsed in Mumbai, officials said Monday, as monsoon rains pounded India's financial capital, flooding roads and leading to school closures.

Authorities on Monday opened three gates of the Baglihar Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district after the water level in the Chenab River rose significantly due to incessant rainfall in the Doda-Kishtwar region.

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Sunday stressed that all the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools have been closed until tomorrow, and the closure may extend by a day or two amid the relentless rainfall in the city.

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly was adjourned for the day on Monday in view of the forecast of heavy rains in Mumbai and adjoining areas.

Speaker Rahul Narwekar adjourned the House and appealed to people to cooperate with the administration to tackle the situation.