Monsoon-triggered landslides disrupt Mumbai–Pune expressway and rail services; traffic resumes

Pune: Train services between Mumbai and Pune began returning to normal on Wednesday after remaining disrupted for nearly three days due to multiple landslides in the Khandala Ghat section. Central Railway restored movement on one track after clearing mud and rocks from the middle line, allowing limited rail operations to resume.Services had been severely affected since Monday after heavy rainfall triggered landslides at six to seven locations between Lonavala and Karjat. Continuous rain and strong winds slowed restoration work as railway teams removed debris and inspected the damaged tracks.Land slide at Mumbai-Pune Expressway.Location - Connecting Link towards Mumbai Side. pic.twitter.com/X99DMbfUpH— Vivek Gupta (@imvivekgupta) July 6, 2026 #BreakingNews #MumbaiRains Shocking visuals from the Mumbai–Pune rail corridor show tunnels inundated with rainwater, resembling flowing rivers amid relentless monsoon showers.The situation has disrupted rail operations, with authorities monitoring conditions and working to… pic.twitter.com/KLB8TKdjHI— NewsDotz (@NewsDotz) July 6, 2026 Following the reopening of one line, a limited number of trains resumed operations. The Indrayani Express and Pune Intercity Express were among the first services to depart from Mumbai towards Pune. Two long-distance trains also operated on the route. Railway officials said normal services would take more time to resume as safety inspections and restoration work continue on the remaining tracks.Even as train movement restarted, another landslide was reported near Khandala railway station on Wednesday morning. Officials said the incident highlighted the continued risk of slope failures as the hillsides remain saturated after the record rainfall. Railway authorities are closely monitoring vulnerable stretches and carrying out regular inspections.The heavy rain had also disrupted traffic on the newly opened Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link. A major landslide near the approach to the first tunnel on Monday brought down rocks, mud and part of a concrete protective structure, forcing the temporary closure of the route.Pune-Mumbai ST Bus Services Suspended; 16 Trains Cancelled, Several Diverted, Rescheduled After Landslide Amid Heavy Rain Restoration teams used heavy machinery to clear the debris and reopened the Missing Link after nearly 12 hours of continuous work. While traffic has resumed, some lanes near the affected stretch remain closed as precautionary measures and repair work continue.Authorities have advised commuters travelling between Mumbai and Pune to check the latest traffic and railway updates before beginning their journey. They have also urged people to remain cautious as further rainfall over the Western Ghats could trigger fresh landslides.

Mumbai, July 7, 2026: Traffic on the Pune-bound carriageway of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway's Missing Link corridor has resumed only partially after a rain-triggered landslide, with authorities allowing vehicular movement on two of the four lanes while water continues to flow across the remaining carriageway.Only Two Lanes ReopenedThe Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) said debris from the landslide near the Connecting Link was completely cleared by 10.10 pm on Monday following a day-long operation involving the construction contractor and heavy machinery.However, despite the completion of debris removal, only two lanes have been been opened to traffic after safety inspections. Officials said continuous water flow from the hillside across the remaining two lanes has prevented the full restoration of traffic.VIDEO | The debris on the Pune–Mumbai carriageway near the connecting link has been cleared by MSRDC and the construction company.Vehicular movement has now been restored on two lanes after the stretch was inspected and declared safe by MSRDC, the Road Safety Engineer and the… pic.twitter.com/jHV7OkJfiH— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 7, 2026According to an advisory issued by the MSRDC, the reopened stretch was jointly inspected by the corporation, the Road Safety Engineer and the construction company before being declared safe for vehicular movement.“Water is still flowing across the remaining two lanes; therefore, only partial traffic movement has been permitted,” the advisory stated.Restoration Work ContinuesThe landslide was reported around 3 am on Monday following intense overnight rainfall in the Lonavala region. Although the tunnel itself remained unaffected, debris from the collapsed hill slope blocked the approach road, forcing authorities to suspend traffic on the corridor.MSRDC teams worked through challenging monsoon conditions, including heavy rain, strong winds and poor visibility, to restore connectivity. The operation involved clearing debris, cleaning the carriageway using specialised equipment and carrying out detailed inspections of Tunnel 2 and the adjoining hillside to ensure no loose material posed a safety risk. Drone surveys were also attempted, but dense fog and adverse weather conditions restricted aerial inspections.Authorities have advised motorists using the corridor to drive cautiously, maintain lane discipline, adhere to speed limits and follow instructions issued by the Highway Police and traffic personnel until all four lanes can be be safely reopened.Also Watch:Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Landslide Hits Missing Link Tunnel Near Khandala, Mumbai-Bound Lane Shut Amid Heavy Rain; VIDEOFresh Safety Study PlannedOfficials said they will continue to monitor the site and prevailing weather conditions before taking a decision on restoring traffic on the remaining two lanes. Meanwhile, the MSRDC will ask IIT Bombay to conduct another safety study of the landslide site to recommend mitigation measures.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: Heavy monsoon rains continued to trigger landslides across Maharashtra on Tuesday, with a massive landslide reported near Dhamandevi in the Parshuram Ghat section of the Mumbai-Goa Highway, temporarily disrupting vehicular movement. The incident occurred early in the morning when a large quantity of soil and boulders crashed onto the highway, forcing authorities to close one lane between Dhamandevi and Parshuram Ghat.Ratnagiri, Maharashtra: A massive landslide occurred near Dhamandevi in the Parshuram Ghat section of the Mumbai–Goa Highway early this morning, temporarily disrupting traffic. The administration immediately closed one lane between Dhamandevi and Parshuram Ghat and launched a… pic.twitter.com/MCA7rhOScm— IANS (@ians_india) July 7, 2026 Visuals from the spot showed massive rocks and heaps of mud covering a section of the highway, while excavators worked to clear the affected stretch. Long queues of vehicles were seen moving slowly through the single operational lane.The district administration and highway authorities immediately launched a clearance operation using JCB machines to remove the debris and restore normal traffic. As the cleanup continued, vehicles were allowed to pass cautiously through the remaining open lane under the supervision of police personnel. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.Mumbai-Nashik Highway: Landslide Hits Old Kasara Ghat Amid Heavy Rain, Traffic Movement Affected; VIDEO Another Landslide Reported On Mumbai-Nashik HighwayThe latest landslide comes hours after another similar incident reported in the old Kasara Ghat on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway that disrupted traffic earlier in the day. In that incident, soil, rocks and uprooted trees blocked part of the road, prompting police and rescue teams to launch immediate clearance operations. Traffic was later restored through one lane after the debris was removed.Kasara, Maharashtra: A landslide occurred at the old Kasara Ghat on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway due to heavy rainfall. Soil, stones, and trees fell onto the road, disrupting traffic. No casualties were reported. Police reached the spot, cleared the debris, and restored traffic… pic.twitter.com/6eAjR1nn4l— IANS (@ians_india) July 7, 2026 Landslide On Mumbai-Pune Missing Link Hits Traffic For Nearly 19 HoursThe back-to-back landslides also follow Monday's major slope collapse near Tunnel 2 on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's Missing Link project, which forced authorities to shut the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway for nearly 19 hours. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) reopened the route on Monday late night only after extensive debris removal, engineering inspections and detailed safety assessments confirmed the stretch was safe for motorists. IMPORTANT UPDATE✅ Traffic has resumed on the Pune–Mumbai Connecting Link Road. Vehicular movement has been restored after completion of extensive safety operations.Despite relentless monsoon conditions, including heavy rainfall, strong winds and low visibility, MSRDC… pic.twitter.com/LCRirbWao0— MSRDCofficial (@MSRDC_official) July 6, 2026 With heavy rainfall continuing across the Konkan region and the Western Ghats, authorities have advised commuters to avoid unnecessary travel through ghat sections and remain alert, as persistent rain has increased the risk of landslides and road blockages across several highways in Maharashtra. To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

Mumbai: Heavy monsoon rains triggered another landslide in Maharashtra on Tuesday after a portion of a hillside collapsed at the old Kasara Ghat on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway, disrupting traffic movement. The landslide sent soil, rocks and trees crashing onto the roadway, partially blocking the route and slowing vehicular movement through the ghat section.Kasara, Maharashtra: A landslide occurred at the old Kasara Ghat on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway due to heavy rainfall. Soil, stones, and trees fell onto the road, disrupting traffic. No casualties were reported. Police reached the spot, cleared the debris, and restored traffic… pic.twitter.com/6eAjR1nn4l— IANS (@ians_india) July 7, 2026 Visuals from the site showed large boulders, mud and uprooted trees scattered across the highway, with vehicles moving cautiously through the affected stretch as police personnel monitored the situation.Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident. Police and rescue teams rushed to the spot soon after receiving information and launched clearance operations. After removing the debris, authorities restored traffic through one lane while ensuring the safety of commuters. Mumbai-Pune Missing Link Road Reopens After 19 Hours; MSRDC Restores Traffic Following Safety Checks The incident comes a day after a rain-triggered landslide forced the closure of the Pune-Mumbai Connecting Link Road on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's Missing Link project for nearly 19 hours. Traffic on the corridor was finally restored at 10.10 pm on Monday after the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) completed extensive debris removal, engineering inspections and safety assessments.The landslide near the entry of Tunnel 2 was reported at around 3 am on Monday after torrential overnight rainfall in the Lonavala region caused part of the hillside to collapse. Although the debris was cleared after nearly 14 hours of continuous operations, authorities delayed reopening the route due to persistent heavy rain, poor visibility, strong winds and the need for detailed structural inspections. IMPORTANT UPDATE✅ Traffic has resumed on the Pune–Mumbai Connecting Link Road. Vehicular movement has been restored after completion of extensive safety operations.Despite relentless monsoon conditions, including heavy rainfall, strong winds and low visibility, MSRDC… pic.twitter.com/LCRirbWao0— MSRDCofficial (@MSRDC_official) July 6, 2026 According to MSRDC, heavy machinery was deployed to clear the debris and clean the affected carriageway, while technical experts inspected Tunnel 2 and the adjoining hillside to ensure no loose rocks or unstable material remained. Drone-based surveys were also attempted but were hampered by dense fog, heavy rainfall and strong winds.The corporation said traffic was restored only after all mandatory safety and technical assessments confirmed that the route was safe for motorists, stressing that commuter safety remained the top priority amid the ongoing spell of heavy monsoon rainfall across Maharashtra.

Traffic on the Mumbai-bound carriageway of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's 'Missing Link' bypass section resumed on Monday night after remaining shut for more than 18 hours following a landslide triggered by overnight heavy rains, officials said. A senior official of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) told PTI that traffic resumed at 10.10pm after safety inspections were completed at the landslide-hit site. The Mumbai-bound carriageway had been closed after a landslide near the exit of Tunnel 2, the longest tunnel on the Missing Link -- that cuts through the Sahyadri mountains -- at around 4 am. "Two left side lanes of the connecting (missing) link on Pune to Mumbai corridor reopened to traffic from 10.10 pm. The right lane remains blocked as water from mountain above is coming on the road after water channel collapsed," according to the official. Another MSRDC official said the landslide caused the collapse of a portion of the protective wall built to channel

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