Mumbai-Pune Link Disrupted as Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides, Flooding
Heavy rainfall across Mumbai and Pune has led to widespread disruption, including the suspension of traffic on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway and the closure of the old Pune-Mumbai Highway. The Maharashtra highway police reported water accumulation on both routes, with a landslide and damaged wall on the Missing Link contributing to the expressway closure, while damage to a power line forced the old highway shut.
The Central Railway's Mumbai division has cancelled 16 trains and diverted several others after a landslide occurred between Thakurvadi and Monkey Hill Loop Cabin. Railway workers are clearing debris near Tunnel No. 40 near Bhor Ghat to restore services.
In Pune district's Patan village near Lohagad Fort, a landslide struck a house early Monday morning, leaving three members of a family feared trapped. A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has been deployed for rescue operations.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange' alert for heavy rainfall in Mumbai, prompting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to declare a holiday for all government, private, and municipal schools and colleges in the city today.
Authorities are monitoring the situation and urge residents to stay indoors and avoid non-essential travel. Further updates will be provided as conditions evolve.
