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Heavy rain batters Mumbai, several roads waterlogged; rail traffic affected

India Today

India Today

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July 2, 2026

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Heavy rain batters Mumbai, several roads waterlogged; rail traffic affected

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NDTV

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· Jul 4, 2026

Visibility Dropped, Roads Flooded: 10 Videos Capture Mumbai Rains Havoc; Travel Affected

Heavy monsoon rains caused severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions across Mumbai, affecting daily life and travel in multiple city areas.

India TV News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mumbai-Pune Expressway landslide: Missing Link shut, traffic advisory issued as heavy rain disrupts route

Relentless monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Maharashtra, severely affecting road connectivity in and around Mumbai. A major landslide near the Missing Link section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has led to the closure of a crucial stretch of the route which has prompted authorities to divert traffic and issue a travel advisory for commuters. According to officials, the landslide occurred near the Khandala exit of Tunnel 2 on the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway amid heavy rainfall on Monday morning. The incident has blocked traffic on the connecting link, disrupting vehicle movement on one of the state's busiest expressways.

India Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

Video: Heavy rain hits Maharashtra, commuters trek home on flooded tracks in Palghar

Video: Heavy rain hits Maharashtra, commuters trek home on flooded tracks in Palghar

Euronews

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· Jun 25, 2026

Mumbai monsoon floods streets and disrupts travel

Heavy monsoon rains flood Mumbai, submerging roads, disrupting traffic and forcing residents to wade through waterlogged streets in India’s financial hub.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 6, 2026

22 trains affected as heavy rains disrupt rail traffic on busy Ahmedabad–Mumbai corridor

According to the Ahmedabad division of Western Railway, waterlogging between Safale, Kelve Road, Vasai Road and Nalasopara stations in the Mumbai Central Division impacted train operations

The Economic Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Heavy rain hits Mumbai; trains, flights affected

Heavy rain hits Mumbai; trains, flights affected

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Related coverage for "Heavy rain batters Mumbai, several roads waterlogged; rail traffic affected": NDTV — Visibility Dropped, Roads Flooded: 10 Videos Capture Mumbai Rains Havoc; Travel Affected. India TV News — Mumbai-Pune Expressway landslide: Missing Link shut, traffic advisory issued as heavy rain disrupts route. India Today — Video: Heavy rain hits Maharashtra, commuters trek home on flooded tracks in Palghar. Euronews — Mumbai monsoon floods streets and disrupts travel. The Hindu BusinessLine — 22 trains affected as heavy rains disrupt rail traffic on busy Ahmedabad–Mumbai corridor. The Economic Times — Heavy rain hits Mumbai; trains, flights affected