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Mumbai, Pune, Raigad on 'Red' Alert as IMD Predicts Extremely Heavy Rainfall

Published on: 06 Jul 2026, 06:11 AM

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Kolhapur districts on Monday, warning of extremely heavy rainfall as monsoon showers continue to lash large parts of Maharashtra.

In response to the severe weather warning, the State Disaster Management Authority has directed all private offices in Mumbai to allow employees to work from home. The Pune district administration has ordered the closure of all schools for the day.

Earlier on Monday, traffic on the Pune–Mumbai Expressway and the old Mumbai–Pune Highway was suspended after a landslide and damage to a retaining wall at the Missing Link, caused by heavy rainfall and water accumulation. Later, traffic was restored on the Mumbai–Pune carriageway of the Missing Link section of the expressway, while the Pune–Mumbai corridor remains closed, with vehicles being diverted through the old Mumbai–Pune Highway.

Authorities have advised residents in these districts to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. The IMD has cautioned about possible flooding, landslides, and disruption to essential services in the affected areas.

Source: Indian Express

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