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Rains paralyse Mumbai, connectivity to Pune, Ahmedabad impacted
Overnight Mumbai received 100-160 mm of rain and gusty winds led to uprooting of around 300 trees in the city
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India TV News
· 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.
Malay Mail
· Jun 28, 2026
Fahmi: Multi‑operator tower to improve internet coverage in Sungai Balang Darat by Q3
MUAR, June 28 — Internet connectivity disruptions in Kampung Sungai Balang Darat and surrounding areas here are ex...
NDTV
· Jul 6, 2026
Video: People Use Rope To Pull Patient's Car From Floodwaters In Maharashtra
For the past four days, relentless torrential rains have caused widespread devastation across the state. Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and the Konkan region have borne the brunt of the downpour, severely...
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 6, 2026
Six killed in Mumbai as rains wreak havoc, disrupt travel
Rains also triggered landslides on the expressway connecting Mumbai with Pune, forcing its closure and disrupting traffic between the two cities
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 3, 2026
Heavy rain floods Mumbai during intense monsoon spell | AJ #shorts
Heavy monsoon rains have inundated parts of Mumbai, India's financial capital, causing widespread flooding, traffic congestion and disruption to daily life. The India Meteorological Department has forecast more heavy rainfall through the weekend. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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Related coverage for "Rains paralyse Mumbai, connectivity to Pune, Ahmedabad impacted": India TV News — Mumbai-Pune Expressway landslide: Missing Link shut, traffic advisory issued as heavy rain disrupts route. Malay Mail — Fahmi: Multi‑operator tower to improve internet coverage in Sungai Balang Darat by Q3. NDTV — Video: People Use Rope To Pull Patient's Car From Floodwaters In Maharashtra. The Hindu BusinessLine — Six killed in Mumbai as rains wreak havoc, disrupt travel. Al Jazeera English — Heavy rain floods Mumbai during intense monsoon spell | AJ #shorts