Heavy monsoon winds uproot trees, blocking roads and damaging vehicles across Mumbai region

Mumbai, July 6: Amid red alert for gusty winds and relentless rainfall, monsoon mayhem continued on Monday in Mumbai non-stop for the eighth day in a row. As many as 814 trees fell in different parts of the metropolis, injuring at least ten citizens. However, several parked cars were crushed underneath the falling trees. Road and train traffic between Mumbai and Pune came to a halt for several hours following landslides, impacting thousands of commuters. Three Iranian ships, which were detained in February by the Indian Coast Guard following the war in West Asia, were dragged by heavy winds off the Manori coast. While one of them ran aground, the other two drifted towards the high sea. The Indian Coast Guard rescued the crew in two other ships, while the third ship which ran aground had no personnel on it.View of submerged Mahalaxmi Racecourse during the heavy rainfall in MumbaiWeather alert upgradedThe orange alert issued last night for Monday was upgraded to red alert early morning. An orange alert has been sounded for Tuesday. Till 6 pm on Monday, the city received 132 mm of rainfall, while the suburbs got 223 mm. School and colleges remained shut, and many private sector employees worked from home following an appeal by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Government and semi-government offices worked half-day, barring essential services.Strong winds and rainfall impactRainfall was moderate to heavy, but the winds blew at a speed of 80 to 90 kmph. As per the IMD, similar weather conditions are expected to prevail on Tuesday as well, and an orange alert has been sounded.A tree falls on DN road near CSMT following heavy rain and gusty winds, in MumbaiTree falls and casualties reportedBetween Sunday 8 am to Monday 6 pm, a total of 814 tree falls were reported across Mumbai, along with 41 house/wall collapses. At least 10 citizens were injured in monsoon-related disasters in this period. A tree collapsed along Marine Drive during heavy monsoon rainsThe monsoon house collapse of Sunday night resulted in the death of five children and one woman. This also took the monsoon-related death toll to 11.Transport and civic disruptionWaterlogging at several places, fallen trees and damaged road infrastructure disrupted BEST bus operations across Mumbai, including Andheri, Bhandup, Vidyavihar, Colaba, Goregaon, Mulund and Antop Hill, affecting dozens of bus routes and inconveniencing thousands of commuters. At least 214 state transport buses in Mumbai division were cancelled.Rail, road and air affectedThe suburban and long-distance railway services, and air traffic were severely affected. The Central and Western Railway was disrupted due to fallen tree branches, water logging and landslides on the tracks. Due to the ongoing heavy rains in Mumbai, the water level of the Kurla Mithi river is rising towards dangerSevere wind shear and plummeting visibility disrupted flight operations at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, triggering widespread delays and forcing multiple flight diversions across the region. At least five flights arriving in Mumbai were diverted and hundreds of flights were delayed.#WATCH | #MumbaiRains: Police Clear Marine Drive Promenade Amid Strong Winds And High Tide#MarineDrive #MumbaiNews #MumbiaPolice @vssalman007 pic.twitter.com/dPfhN2TB3l— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) July 6, 2026IMD forecast and rainfall recordAccording to the Colaba Observatory forecast for the next 24 hours for Mumbai city and suburbs, heavy to very heavy rain is likely at some places, with high possibility of gusty winds gusting to 70 to 80 kmph at times.As of Sunday morning, the Colaba Observatory recorded rainfall of 1264.5 mm so far this monsoon, which is 61% of the average annual rainfall.#MumbaiRains: High Tide Observed At Marine DriveAs Heavy Rains Continue To Lash City #MumbaiNews #Monsoon #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/sLw7iiHLyX— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) July 6, 2026Safety First, Says BMC ChiefAs Mumbai witnessed its fifth consecutive day of heavy rain, Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide urged civic staff working round the clock to prioritise their safety and health while maintaining essential services. She directed the fire brigade, storm-water drain, roads, public health and solid waste teams to remain on high alert, ensure rapid water drainage, clear debris and dangerous tree branches, monitor flood-prone locations and maintain close inter-departmental coordination. She also advised field staff to take precautions against leptospirosis, including prophylactic Doxycycline 200 mg, available at BMC dispensaries.Safety Advisories for Construction SitesWith heavy rain and gusty winds of 70–80 kmph lashing the city for the past two days, the civic authorities on Monday issued a safety advisory for all construction sites, directing developers and contractors to secure temporary structures and suspend high-risk operations. The BMC has asked developers, architects, licensed surveyors, contractors and project managers to inspect and secure scaffolding, cranes, tin-sheet barricades, formwork and loose materials, particularly on terraces and upper floors. Excavation sites must be properly barricaded and monitored.#MumbaiRains | Massive Tree Topples Near JB Vachha School Gate In Dadar East, Disrupts Traffic#Mumbai | #Dadar | #FPJ pic.twitter.com/vgC35DPrYR— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) July 6, 2026The advisory also directs suspension of lifting operations and work at heights during unsafe weather. Tower cranes, hoists and safety equipment must undergo stability checks, while workers must use prescribed PPE and fall-protection systems. The civic body has mandated immediate site safety inspections, continuous weather monitoring and strict compliance with safety norms to prevent rain- and wind-related accidents.#WATCH | #Mumbai: Tree Collapses On DN Road Near CSMT Amid Heavy Rains Reported by @vssalman007 #MumbaiRains #MumbaiNews #Monsoon #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/zQc1VWvFVc— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) July 6, 2026Rain Boosts Water Stock to 16.92%Mumbai received a major boost to its water reserves as heavy rainfall in the catchment areas added 54,000 million litres (ML) of water to the reservoirs in just 24 hours, increasing the available water stock by 14 days in a single day. The sustained rainfall over the past week has resulted in a cumulative addition of 1.44 lakh ML of water, extending Mumbai’s water security by 35 days. The combined storage across the seven lakes supplying drinking water to the city has now reached 2.44 lakh ML, enough to meet Mumbai’s water demand for approximately 60 days at current consumption levels. However, to meet the city’s annual drinking water requirement without imposing water cuts, the reservoirs must collectively hold 14.47 lakh ML by October 1.Drive to Fill PotholesHeavy rainfall over the past week has heightened the risk of potholes across Mumbai’s road network, prompting the BMC to direct road engineers to identify and repair damaged stretches within 24 hours. The civic body has launched a city-wide pothole repair drive, covering major roads as well as the Eastern and Western Express Highways, in coordination with the traffic police. “The engineers have been instructed to carry out round-the-clock inspections and ensure swift repairs to minimise disruption and improve commuter safety during the monsoon,” said a senior civic official.बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका आपत्ती व्यवस्थापन कक्षाला आज विधान परिषदेचे उपसभापती श्री. सचिन अहिर, कौशल्य, रोजगार, उद्योजकता आणि नाविन्यता विभाग मंत्री तथा मुंबई उपनगर जिल्ह्याचे सह पालकमंत्री श्री. मंगल प्रभात लोढा, उपमहापौर श्री. संजय घाडी, सभागृहनेते श्री. गणेश खणकर, गटनेते श्री.… pic.twitter.com/W2fjopczxp— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 6, 2026Leaders Review BMC’s Monsoon PreparednessAmid heavy rainfall, a delegation of public representatives on Monday visited the BMC’s Disaster Management Control Cell to review the city’s rain situation and the civic body’s preparedness to handle monsoon-related emergencies. The delegation included Legislative Council deputy chairperson Sachin Ahir, minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, deputy mayor Sanjay Ghadi, House Leader Ganesh Khankar and group leader Amey Ghole. BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide and senior civic officials briefed them on the city’s emergency response and preparedness measures.Public garden closed on July 7Around 400 trees and 600 branches, including many on private properties, collapsed across Mumbai during two days of heavy rain. The civic teams, along with ward offices, the Disaster Management Cell, the Mumbai Fire Brigade and other agencies, have been clearing fallen trees on a war footing, prioritising locations affecting traffic and public safety. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of strong winds, the BMC has ordered all municipal parks to remain closed on July 7 as a precaution against falling branches and uprooted trees. The civic body has advised citizens to stay away from parks until weather conditions improve.540 Pumps Deployed as BMC Races to Prevent FloodingThe BMC deployed 540 of its 547 dewatering pumps over the past three days to tackle waterlogging during the heavy rain spell. Officials said upgraded storm-water drains, desilting works and strengthened drainage infrastructure significantly reduced flooding at several chronic hotspots, while underground storage systems at Hindmata, Gandhi Market and the Milan Subway enabled faster water evacuation and smoother traffic. Also Watch: Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Heavy Rainfall, Gusty Winds Bring City To Standstill, BMC Issues Several Advisories Cautioning Citizens“All six major storm-water pumping stations—Irla (Juhu), Haji Ali (Mahalaxmi), Lovegrove (Worli), Cleveland (Worli Village), Britannia (Reay Road) and Gazdarbandh (Santacruz)—remained operational round the clock. High-capacity pumps were also deployed at vulnerable railway locations, helping prevent flooding on tracks and allowing suburban train services on the Central, Western and Harbour lines to operate largely without disruption,” a civic official said.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: Amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai and neighbouring districts, several tree-fall incidents have been reported over the past few days as strong winds continue to lash the city. Due to the strong winds, on Monday, multiple large trees were uprooted in Hiranandani, Powai, collapsing near residential buildings and parked vehicles.Videos shared on social media showed uprooted trees lying along roadsides, near buildings and parked vehicles. The visuals have raised fresh concerns among residents over road safety during the ongoing monsoon.Several large trees uprooted and fallen across wet roads, near parked cars and buildings after heavy rain in Hiranandani Powai. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/NmhBdUCaFc— Abhijit Pathak (@aajtakabhijit) July 6, 2026 The footage also showed several trees leaning dangerously and appearing on the verge of collapsing under the impact of strong winds.Tree-fall incidents increaseMeanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Mumbai and several neighbouring districts under a Red Alert, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds. The alert also covers Raigad, Ratnagiri, Palghar, Nashik and the ghat regions of Pune district.A similar incident was reported from Mira-Bhayandar, where two people were injured after a massive tree branch fell on them in Bhayandar West. The incident also damaged nearby parked vehicles.A video of the incident circulating online shows the large tree branch suddenly crashing onto the two pedestrians. The footage further claims that more than 50 trees have fallen across Mira-Bhayandar over the past five days.People narrowly escaped after a massive tree branch fell in Bhayandar West.Over 50 trees have fallen across Mira Bhayandar in last 5 days, yet @My_MBMC remain clueless. Under the BJP led Corporation, negligence and corruption continue while citizens’ lives are put at risk. pic.twitter.com/ruE8wnCle3— Gems of Mira Bhayandar (@GemsOfMBMC) July 6, 2026 Authorities issue safety advisoryAs weather conditions continue to worsen across Mumbai and surrounding districts, Mumbai Police evacuated the Marine Drive promenade due to strong winds and high tide, urging citizens to stay away from the seafront.#WATCH | #MumbaiRains: Police Clear Marine Drive Promenade Amid Strong Winds And High Tide#MarineDrive #MumbaiNews #MumbiaPolice @vssalman007 pic.twitter.com/dPfhN2TB3l— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) July 6, 2026 Following the IMD's Red Alert, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other authorities have advised residents to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather conditions.In view of the heavy rainfall and multiple rain-related incidents across the city, schools and colleges have been declared closed, while private offices have been advised to allow employees to work from home amid the intense showers and gusty winds.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

Mumbai: Heavy rainfall continued to batter the Vasai-Virar region on Monday, causing severe waterlogging and disrupting normal life. A massive tree collapsed near Saraswati Tower on the Nalasopara–Virar 90 Feet Road, disrupting traffic and causing inconvenience to commuters.Visuals circulating on social media showed the huge tree lying across the road, blocking vehicular movement and leading to traffic congestion in the area.Nalasopara, Maharashtra: Heavy rainfall continues to batter the Vasai-Virar region, causing severe waterlogging and disrupting normal life. Several roads have been inundated, while continuous rain has led to trees being uprooted across the city. On Monday, a large tree fell near… pic.twitter.com/pxAq1Tavsu— IANS (@ians_india) July 6, 2026 Tree collapse disrupts trafficThe incident has raised fresh safety concerns among residents and travellers as heavy rainfall, strong winds and deteriorating weather conditions continue to affect the region.Meanwhile, IMD scientist Bikram Singh on Monday confirmed that a Red Alert remains in effect for Mumbai and several neighbouring districts, including Raigad, Ratnagiri, Palghar, Nashik and the ghat regions of Pune district.Speaking to reporters, Singh said, “For Mumbai, we are likely to downgrade the warning as rainfall activity is expected to decrease. Even then, moderate rainfall is likely to continue. Another major concern for Mumbai is the strong winds.”VIDEO | Mumbai: IMD scientist Bikram Singh says, "A red alert remains in place for Mumbai today, as well as for Raigad, Ratnagiri, Palghar, Nashik, and the ghat regions of Pune district. The red alert will continue tomorrow as well. However, for Mumbai, we are likely to downgrade… pic.twitter.com/fwMIDBcxwZ— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 6, 2026 Highlighting the threat posed by gusty winds, he added that apart from heavy rainfall, strong winds remain a major concern, with wind speeds reaching 70–80 kmph on Monday.Authorities urge cautionSeveral tree-fall incidents have been reported across Mumbai and other regions over the past few days due to heavy rain and strong winds.Earlier today, a massive tree collapsed near Mulund railway station (West), bringing traffic to a complete halt and causing significant inconvenience to commuters. The tree fell across the road near the busy station area, blocking vehicular movement during the morning rush hour.A huge tree has fallen near Mulund Station(w) amid heavy rainfall, completely blocking traffic movement & causing major inconvenience to commuters.Requesting @MyBMCFire @MTPHereToHelp to clear the obstruction immediately & ensure public safety before any untoward incident occurs pic.twitter.com/Bk51zUW0BE— Azim Khan | عظیم خان (@meee_mumbaikar) July 6, 2026 With the Red Alert still in force and strong winds continuing to lash the city and surrounding districts, authorities have appealed to citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and remain indoors unless essential. Residents have also been advised to stay away from seafronts, weak structures, trees, electric poles and flood-prone areas, as the risk of accidents remains high during heavy rain and gusty winds.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

Mumbai: Amid heavy rainfall and strong winds in the city, parts of the facade of a multilevel mechanised parking lot collapsed in Vasai on Monday, raising serious safety concerns in the region.The visuals surfacing on the internet show parts of the facade collapsing due to heavy rainfall and strong winds. The incident has raised serious safety concerns in the neighbouring areas and buildings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Unexplored_Vasai (@unexplored_vasai) The captured visuals further show that after parts of the facade collapsed, an entire section of the facade gave way due to strong winds. After the incident went viral on the internet, people began raising questions about safety amid heavy rainfall.Hoarding collapses in ThaneIn another similar incident reported from Thane, a hoarding collapsed due to heavy rainfall and gusty winds in the region. The incident reportedly took place in the Gandhinagar–Subhashnagar area along Pokhran Road No. 2.A large hoarding has collapsed in Thane amid strong winds. The incident occurred on Pokhran Road No. 2. There was no immediate information on injuries or casualties. pic.twitter.com/CF8tGwjTMv— Vani Mehrotra (@vani_mehrotra) July 6, 2026 Following the incident, no casualties or injuries were reported. However, vehicular movement was brought to a complete halt. After receiving information about the incident, officials from the disaster management team, along with traffic police personnel, reached the spot to clear the road and restore normal traffic movement.Thane Rains: Massive Hoarding Collapses On Pokhran Road Amid Gusty Winds; See PhotosAccording to reports, the hoarding, installed on a road divider, came crashing onto the rain-soaked roadway amid powerful winds that have been battering the city over the past two days. Photographs from the scene showed the massive metal structure sprawled across the road, with debris scattered around as civic workers and emergency personnel cordoned off the area.Red Alert remains in forceDue to continuous heavy rainfall in the city and other neighbouring districts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed the city under a Red Alert, urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel amid the deteriorating weather conditions.Amid the heavy downpour and reports of waterlogging and flooding, schools and colleges have also been declared closed for the day. Private offices have likewise been advised to allow employees to work from home due to the adverse weather conditions.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

A massive tree collapsed near Mulund railway station (West) on Monday morning amid heavy rainfall and gusty winds, bringing traffic movement to a complete halt and causing significant inconvenience to commuters.The tree fell across the road near the busy station area, blocking vehicular movement during the morning hours. Images from the scene showed the uprooted tree occupying the entire carriageway as vehicles queued up on either side of the obstruction.A huge tree has fallen near Mulund Station(w) amid heavy rainfall, completely blocking traffic movement & causing major inconvenience to commuters.Requesting @MyBMCFire @MTPHereToHelp to clear the obstruction immediately & ensure public safety before any untoward incident occurs pic.twitter.com/Bk51zUW0BE— Azim Khan | عظیم خان (@meee_mumbaikar) July 6, 2026 Authorities Alerted, Clearance Work InitiatedThe incident was flagged on social media, with residents urging the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai Fire Brigade and Mumbai Traffic Police to immediately clear the obstruction and prevent any untoward incident.Responding to the complaint, the BMC said the Mulund Traffic Division had been informed and subsequently confirmed that the concerned ward officials had been directed to take necessary action. Traffic authorities and civic teams were mobilised to clear the fallen tree and restore normal movement.Fresh Incident Amid Rising Tree-Fall ComplaintsThe Mulund tree fall is the latest in a series of weather-related incidents reported across Mumbai since the onset of the monsoon. According to civic data, the BMC has received more than 250 complaints of tree falls and collapsed branches across the city this season.The city also witnessed a sharp spike of 142 tree-fall incidents in a single day during a recent spell of torrential rain and strong winds. At least three people have lost their lives in separate tree-collapse incidents over the past week, highlighting the dangers posed by severe monsoon weather.Mumbai Monsoon Mayhem: After Churchgate, Trees Collapse In Marol & Mira-Bhayandar Due To Heavy Rains; 3 Incidents Reported Since Morning Heavy Rain Continues To Batter MumbaiMumbai and its neighbouring regions have been witnessing intense rainfall accompanied by strong winds over the past few days, leading to waterlogging, traffic disruptions and multiple incidents involving fallen trees and damaged structures.Earlier in the day, a large hoarding also collapsed in Thane's Subhash Nagar area amid the adverse weather, underlining the impact of the ongoing monsoon conditions across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Mumbai: A massive tree came crashing down outside the main entrance of JB Vachha School at Five Gardens in Dadar on Monday morning, in what could have turned into a major tragedy. The incident occurred around the time when students would normally have been arriving for school, but a holiday declared a day earlier due to severe weather ensured that the campus remained largely deserted.Massive tree falls outside the main entrance of JB Vachha School, Five Gardens right at school opening time.Thanks you @mybm for saving many lives by declaring a holiday today @MumbaiPolice@rushikesh_agre_ pic.twitter.com/Ka9SV4IFJa— ManCitizen (@CityManCitizen) July 6, 2026The fallen tree blocked the school's main entrance, with images from the spot showing its large branches spread across the road and entrance area. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.The incident has once again highlighted the dangers posed by heavy monsoon winds and weakened trees across Mumbai.We have informed to @MatungaPS .— मुंबई पोलीस Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) July 6, 2026Holiday decision proves timelyThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had announced on Sunday that all government, municipal and private schools and colleges in Mumbai would remain closed on Monday, July 6, as the city prepared for intense rainfall and strong winds forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The precautionary decision appears to have prevented a potentially serious accident, as the tree collapsed almost exactly when students and parents would have been gathering outside the school gates.⛈️भारतीय हवामान विभागाने मुंबई महानगराला सोमवार, दिनांक ६ जुलै २०२६ रोजी मुसळधार पावसाचा (Orange Alert) तसेच सोसाट्याचे वारे वाहतील, असा इशारा दिला आहे. या पार्श्वभूमीवर, विद्यार्थ्यांची सुरक्षितता लक्षात घेता मुंबईतील शासकीय, खासगी आणि महानगरपालिका शाळा, महाविद्यालयांना…— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 5, 2026A social media post sharing images of the fallen tree thanked the civic authorities for declaring the holiday, saying the decision had likely "saved many lives."Responding to the post, Mumbai Police said the matter had been brought to the attention of Matunga Police Station for necessary action.Orange alert issued across Mumbai Metropolitan RegionThe IMD has placed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) under an Orange Alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall along with gusty winds over the next 24 hours.In view of the weather warning, several civic bodies across the region announced the closure of educational institutions as a preventive measure.Apart from Mumbai, holidays were declared for schools and colleges under the administrations of Palghar and Panvel. Similar announcements were also made by the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), and Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation (BNMC).While educational institutions have remained shut, government and private offices continue to function unless separate notifications are issued by the respective authorities.Authorities urge residents to remain cautiousCivic authorities have advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel and remain alert as heavy rain and strong winds may result in waterlogging, traffic disruptions, tree falls and other weather-related incidents.Officials said the weather situation is being monitored continuously and urged citizens to rely only on official advisories issued by the IMD and local administrations.