A relentless monsoon onslaught has plunged Maharashtra into chaos with flooding, fatal collapses, and landslides wreaking havoc. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for key regions, leading to school closures and stay-at-home advisories. Tragic incidents, including a building collapse in Mankhurd that claimed six lives, highlight the severity of the situation.
The heavy rainfall has caused multiple storm-related deaths across districts, with landslides crippling vital road networks. The Mumbai-Pune ‘Missing Link’ suffered structural failure, halting traffic, and key highways like the Mumbai-Pune Expressway have been closed. Mumbai’s lifeline was severely disrupted, impacting officegoers, while rail connectivity between major cities has been cut off due to landslides.
The IMD’s red alert spans Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, with schools closed in various districts. Rivers breaching danger levels have flooded markets and agricultural fields, prompting cautionary measures. Authorities are on high alert as the IMD forecasts continued heavy rainfall, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel and stay indoors for safety.
