Live Updates: Maharashtra Rain Causes Chaos with Six Dead, Pune Flooded, Mumbai Airport Affected

Mumbai and Pune are currently facing red alerts for heavy rain until 8.30 am Friday. The Santacruz observatory in Mumbai has reported over 1,500 mm of rain this month, making it the second wettest July in the city’s history after last July’s record of 1,771 mm.

Between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm today, the city recorded 122.1 mm of rain. The heavy rainfall has caused four rivers in the state, including the Kundalika and Amba, to rise above the danger mark, posing a threat to villages and settlements along their banks.

The Mithi River, adjacent to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport, is also flowing just a meter below the danger mark, impacting flight operations and leading to warnings from airlines. The situation has led to high waves along Juhu Beach, prompting warnings to the public to stay away from the coastline.

The Army has been called in to assist with disaster response, as severe flooding has been reported in areas such as Ekta Nagri, Vitthal Nagar, and housing societies in Kalyaninagar. Pune also experienced extensive power outages, resulting in schools and colleges being closed for the day.

Videos shared by news agencies depict NDRF personnel evacuating residents through flooded streets and scenes of heavily flooded areas, with the Morya Gosavi Ganpati temple in Pimpri-Chinchwad almost fully submerged. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited flood-affected areas and met senior police officials to coordinate relief efforts, while NDRF teams worked to rescue individuals trapped in the Lavasa landslide.

In Satara district, the Koyna Dam saw six gates being opened due to the heavy inflow of water. There are additional flood alerts for Raigad and other districts, with the Ulhas River posing a threat to the city of Badlapur.

Evacuations have already taken place in low-lying areas.