Heavy monsoon rainfall in Pune district triggers flood and landslide risks and disrupts transport between Pune and Mumbai. Local administration issues a warning to residents in low-lying areas along the Mutha River, saying water may be released from the Khadakwasla Dam spillway as inflows keep filling the reservoir. Officials report the reservoir is at about 62% capacity early on Tuesday, with expectations it could rise above 80% depending on weather and inflows. Authorities ask people to avoid the riverbed and move vehicles, livestock and belongings away from vulnerable areas.
On the Pune–Mumbai corridor, landslides and flooding affect road and rail services. A house is reportedly buried in a landslide near Lohagad Fort in Maval tehsil, and rescue operations are underway. The Mumbai–Pune Expressway and parts of the old highway close or run slowly due to waterlogging and debris, with additional traffic diversions and advisories to avoid unnecessary travel. Rail services on the Mumbai–Pune route are suspended due to landslides in the Bhor Ghat section (Karjat–Lonavala), leading to cancellations, diversions and rescheduling; later, trains resume on a single line after about 44 hours, while teams continue clearing debris and restoring remaining lines. MSRTC suspends bus services initially, then adds extra bus trips to reduce passenger inconvenience as rail disruption continues.
