BMC declares holiday for all Mumbai schools and colleges in today, as heavy rains to continue | Monsoon LIVE updates

Trustees of the Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sansthan on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) appealed to ‘warkaris’ to avoid travelling to Alandi in Pune district for the annual ‘palkhi’ departure ceremony, citing the severe flood situation, and join the procession at a later halt once weather conditions improve.

They said the palkhi (palanquin) departure ritual scheduled on July 8 will be held with only a limited number of participants.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the trustees after reviewing the flood situation in Alandi, where the swollen Indrayani river has crossed the danger mark following incessant rains in Maharashtra.

Every year, lakhs of warkaris (devotees of Lord Vitthal) participate in the wari pilgrimage, joining the palkhi procession of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj from Alandi and of Sant Tukaram from Dehu to Lord Vitthal’s temple in Pandharpur town of Solapur district, ahead of Ashadhi Ekadashi. - PTI

“Incessant, torrential overnight rain has severely disrupted normal life in parts of Nilgiris district on Tuesday (July 7, 2026),” sources said.

Owing to heavy rain in the Gudalur, Pandalur, and Cherangode areas of the district and subsequent flooding, Nilgiris district Collector Bhavya Tanniru has declared a holiday for schools in the Pandalur region on Tuesday.

According to official reports, Cherambadi recorded the maximum rainfall of 88 mm. Local rivers and streams are in spate, prompting authorities to monitor low-lying areas closely.

Parents and students have been advised to stay safe as administrative machinery remains on high alert to handle any rain-related emergencies. - PTI

Incessant heavy rainfall has triggered a major landslide in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district, burying five houses and trapping residents under the debris, police said today.

The incident occurred in the Dahivali area of Khed tehsil on Monday (July 6, 2026) night, following which a 75-year-old woman, Kalpana Shelar, was safely rescued, they said.

Two other persons, identified as Shantaram Shelar and Satish Shelar, remained trapped. Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), local police and other emergency agencies rushed to the spot and launched an intensive search and rescue operation, officials said.

Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant visited the incident site today morning to review the rescue efforts and assess the situation.

Several parts of the State have been witnessing heavy rains for the last few days, triggering landslides, tree falls and waterlogging.

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The Thane district administration in Maharashtra has banned entry to all tourist destinations, including forts and water bodies, until further notice due to heavy rain forecasts.

Collector Dr Shrikrishna Panchal issued the order under the Disaster Management Act on Monday, prohibiting entry to forts, waterfalls, dams, lakes, and rivers to prevent accidents during the monsoon.

Over the past three days, the district has faced waterlogging, fallen trees, and traffic chaos.

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Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck the upper reaches of Thathri town in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), partially damaging several houses, shops and vehicles. No loss of life has been reported. 

The latest flash flood is the third such incident in the twin districts of Doda and Kishtwar in the past two days, following heavy rainfall that has battered the mountainous region.

Flash floods hit J&K’s Doda; several structures, vehicles suffer damage

Flash floods in Doda, J&K, damage structures and vehicles; officials report no casualties amid ongoing heavy rainfall.

Delhi woke up to a warm morning on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) with the minimum temperature settling at 30 degrees Celsius, 2.1 notches above the season’s normal.

The minimum temperature was the highest recorded in this month since July 2, 2024, when the city had recorded a minimum temperature of 30.7 degrees Celsius.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the ‘feels like’ temperature at 8:30 am was 44.7 degrees Celsius as relative humidity stood at 79%.

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Nashik district in Maharashtra is on high alert, as visuals showed heavy rains continuing to lash the region.

A whopping 600 mm of rainfall in just 24 hours triggered multiple landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Ghat section on the Mumbai-Pune line, severely disrupting rail traffic over the last two days, officials said.

Lonavala, a popular hill station located in Pune district, recorded 670 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 7 am on Monday (July 6, 2026), as per official data.

Pune district witnessed landslides at 22 places over the last two days, according to officials.

The ghat section had also received around 300 mm of rainfall on Sunday, Central Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer Swapnil Nila said.

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Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh said he will chair a high-level review meeting on disaster preparedness and monsoon response with senior department officials.

Speaking to ANI, Mr. Singh said the meeting would review road connectivity, bridge installations, deployment of heavy machinery and the state’s preparedness to deal with monsoon-related disruptions.

“We are making every effort. I have convened a high-level meeting tomorrow with senior PWD officials. We will review in detail where bridges need to be installed, where heavy machinery and robotic equipment need to be deployed and what additional measures are required. Every effort will be made to reopen roads immediately wherever they are blocked due to the monsoon,” he said.

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India Meteorological Department issued ‘orange’ alert for heavy rain and gusty winds in the metropolis, officials said.

The orange alert issued by the IMD indicates that people should be prepared for extremely bad weather that can cause significant disruptions, transport delays, and power outages, an official said. It is at the third level in a four-stage colour system, placed above yellow and below red.

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Mumbai city woe up to overcast skies and strong winds. IMD has issued an orange alert for the day. Visuals below: 

A two-year-old girl died and several others were affected as depression-induced rainfall lashed Odisha, with flood fears looming large in the Baitarani River, officials said on Monday (July 6, 2026).

The girl, identified as Chandini Munda, died due to a wall collapse in Thakurmunda area in Mayurbhanj district on Sunday (July 5, 2026) night.

“The girl was sleeping in a dilapidated house along with her mother. Though two others escaped, the little girl died,” Thakurmunda police station inspector-in-charge Tushar Ranjan Nayak said.

A 45-year-old man, identified as Suresh Maharana, went missing after being swept away by a sudden surge of water in a drainage channel at Bagdihipada on the outskirts of Sambalpur on Sunday (July 5, 2026) night.

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The southwest monsoon has been highly active over western India, with southwesterly winds loaded with moisture sweeping over the Western Ghats and delivering intense rains along the Konkan coast, while other weather systems offshore are routing more moisture over Mumbai and the surrounding areas. In urban areas in general, rainfall intensity matters more than volume. 

Heavy rains lashed Palghar on Monday (July 6, 2026) , resulting in the death of one person, while hundreds of families had to be evacuated to safety, officials said. As of Monday (July 6, 2026) morning, the district recorded an average rainfall of 132.1 mm, with cumulative rainfall estimated to have breached the 350 mm to 400 mm mark. Vasai taluka recorded the highest downpour at 203.0 mm, followed by Wada at 180.6 mm, Palghar at 164.6 mm, and Dahanu at 103.1 mm.

“A total of 286 families from hamlets near Zanzroli dam region, including Mandal Pada, Devshet Pada, and Dhondal Pada, were shifted to secure locations. In other flood-prone areas, an additional 491 citizens were relocated, including 195 from Chandrapada–Wakipada in Vasai, 65 from Kaman–Bhendipada–Morigaon, 76 from Arnala, and 56 from Tembhi,” Collector Indu Rani Jakhar said.

The heavy downpour also inflicted damage on infrastructure, officials said.

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All government, private and civic-run schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) in view of the India Meteorological Department’s ‘orange’ alert for heavy rain and gusty winds in the metropolis, officials said.

In a release issued on Monday (July 6, 2026) night, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said holiday for educational institutions has been declared as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students in view of the IMD’s forecast.

The BMC urged citizens to venture outdoors only if necessary and advised them to contact its helpline 1916 in case of any emergency.

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Multiple landslides were triggered in the Karjat-Lonavala Ghat section on the Mumbai-Pune line after it received a whopping 600 millimetres of rainfall in a 24-hour period, severely disrupting rail traffic, Central Railway officials said on Monday (July 6, 2026).

The Ghat section had also received around 300 mm of rainfall the previous day, CR Chief Public Relations Officer Swapnil Nila said.

“About 160 mm of rain fell in the first four hours on Sunday (July 5, 2026), leading to landslides at multiple vulnerable locations. The first landslide occurred near Thakurwadi, impacting all three lines in Bhor Ghat, followed by another between Monkey Hill and Khandala,” he pointed out.

“Tracks have suffered extensive damage at some locations but prompt restoration work has been undertaken despite incessant rain in the Ghat section since early morning,” Mr. Nila said.

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