Maharashtra Faces Severe Weather: NDRF Intensifies Rescue Efforts Amid Heavy Rainfall

Maharashtra is currently grappling with severe weather conditions as relentless rainfall leads to landslides and transport disruptions. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has intensified its rescue operations, responding to multiple incidents, including a hillside collapse in Pune. The Indian Navy is on high alert to assist local authorities. With warnings of heavy downpours and strong winds, officials urge citizens to avoid unnecessary outings and tourism. A red alert has been issued for several areas, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Stay tuned for further updates as the state navigates these challenging conditions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 6, 2026, 16:18 IST

Severe Weather Disrupts Life in Maharashtra

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Mumbai, July 6: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has ramped up its rescue and relief efforts across various regions of Maharashtra as continuous rainfall wreaks havoc, leading to landslides, waterlogging, and significant disruptions in transportation.

In response to the ongoing heavy rains, the Indian Navy has announced that the Western Naval Command is on high alert and ready to assist local authorities as needed.

A notable incident occurred in Patan village, located in Pune's Maval tehsil, where a hillside collapsed around 4 a.m., burying the home of resident Nandu Tikone under a large amount of debris. Three family members are feared to be trapped under the rubble.

A 30-member NDRF team has arrived at the site and has commenced rescue operations, successfully recovering one body. Efforts to locate the other two missing individuals are ongoing, despite adverse weather conditions.

In another operation in Pune district, the NDRF's Team 5 Headquarters quickly responded to a waterlogging situation near Ghorawadi Railway Station, rescuing all 37 passengers stranded in a private bus.

As the weather conditions worsen, Maharashtra's Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan has urged residents to refrain from monsoon tourism and unnecessary outings, warning that strict measures may be enforced against those who disregard official advisories.

"The state is currently experiencing an unprecedented amount of rainfall. Roads and railways have been closed, and the Pune-Mumbai transport corridor is shut down. Schools have been ordered to close. A Disaster Management meeting is taking place at the Mantralaya in Mumbai. I strongly advise against any tourism or sightseeing in Mumbai. Further announcements will be made soon," he stated.

The minister also emphasized the risks associated with severe weather, noting that wind speeds have reached between 70 to 90 km/h, resulting in uprooted trees across Mumbai. He urged the public to avoid gathering outdoors.

A red alert has been issued for several regions for Monday and Tuesday, with forecasts of heavy rainfall and stormy weather.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reiterated these warnings, indicating that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), with wind speeds anticipated to reach 80 to 90 km/h.