Mumbai: The death toll from rain-related incidents in Maharashtra has climbed to 22 over the past week, as monsoon rains continue to trigger accidents, landslides, and infrastructure damage across the state.
The latest deaths came from Satara district, where four members of a family a couple and their two children died after allegedly being electrocuted by a live wire during heavy rainfall.
The incident is a stark reminder of how dangerous waterlogged streets and damaged electrical infrastructure can be during monsoon season. Authorities have opened an investigation, and local officials are urging residents to stay cautious during heavy rain.
Building Collapse Reported in Pune
Separately, a building collapsed in Pune, sending rescue teams and civic officials rushing to the site. The collapse has reignited concerns about the structural safety of older buildings, many of which have been weakened by days of continuous rainfall. Officials are assessing the damage and inspecting nearby buildings to make sure they’re safe.
Western Ghats Continue to Bear the Brunt
The Western Ghats especially Mahabaleshwar and the surrounding parts of Satara district remain among the hardest-hit regions.
Days of extremely heavy rain have triggered landslides, shut down roads, and disrupted normal life across the area. Several ghat routes have either been temporarily closed or are being closely monitored due to the risk of further landslides.
Mumbai Sees Relief, But Authorities Remain on Alert
Mumbai, meanwhile, has seen conditions improve after a stretch of heavy rainfall earlier in the week.
Waterlogging has mostly cleared, and suburban trains, road traffic, and flights are back to normal. Still, civic authorities are staying alert saturated ground means walls, weakened buildings, and trees remain at risk of collapse even now that the rain has let up.
IMD Forecasts More Rain
Several districts including Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Pune, and parts of western Maharashtra remain under close watch, with rivers running near warning levels and low-lying areas still vulnerable to flooding.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast more spells of moderate to heavy rain across parts of the state in the coming days. Authorities are advising residents in landslide-prone areas and near swollen rivers to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain.
State disaster response teams, the NDRF, and local administrations remain deployed across vulnerable districts. Rescue crews continue monitoring affected areas, while civic agencies work to restore services, inspect damaged buildings, and clear roads blocked by landslides and fallen trees.
Rain has eased in some parts of the state, but officials are warning the monsoon threat is far from over. With the ground already saturated and rivers and reservoirs running high, even a short burst of heavy rain could trigger new incidents.
The administration is urging residents to follow official weather advisories, stay out of flooded areas, avoid touching electrical installations during waterlogging, and report any signs of structural damage to local authorities right away.
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