Relentless rainfall has brought Mumbai to a standstill, with heavy downpours continuing to batter several parts of Maharashtra. Nashik is among the worst-affected areas and has been placed on high alert after receiving intense rain over the past 24 hours. The adverse weather has also led to the suspension of darshan at Trimbakeshwar Temple. Here’s everything you need to know.
Amid Heavy Rain, Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link Reopens
Traffic has now resumed on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway. Thank you for your prompt response and swift action in restoring normal traffic movement. @Dev_Fadnavis @SunetraA_Pawar @mieknathshinde @MSRDC_official pic.twitter.com/1Xmnrjar17
— Milind Narvekar (@NarvekarMilind_) July 6, 2026
According to Hindustan Times, traffic on the Mumbai-bound carriageway of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway’s Missing Link bypass resumed at 10:10 PM on Monday after remaining shut for over 18 hours. The closure was triggered by a landslide near the exit of Tunnel 2, the longest tunnel on the Missing Link stretch, after overnight heavy rainfall caused debris to block the route at around 4 AM.
The incessant rainfall over the weekend triggered multiple landslides in the Mumbai-Pune ghat section on Monday. It not only disrupted road travel but also hampered rail connectivity between the two cities as large boulders fell onto railway tracks due to landslides.
According to the latest update, all government, private, and civic-run schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed on Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the city, forecasting heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
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Nashik On Cloudburst Alert
Not just Mumbai and Pune, cities like Nashik have also been placed on high alert due to heavy rains. On Tuesday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warned of a possible cloudburst-like rainfall event in parts of the city.
Godavari Ghat, Nashik 🙏🏻🙏🏻
This is the first time in this monsoon flood started flowing in Godavari River at Nashik. Good rainfall reporting Triambak region and Brahmagiri hills. So far none of the upper Godavari dams filled to full capacity.
🎥Chandan Pujadhikari pic.twitter.com/9qKjnqwikd
— Naveen Reddy (@navin_ankampali) July 7, 2026
According to Moneycontrol, authorities in Nashik have intensified emergency preparedness after forecasts warned that parts of the Trimbakeshwar-Igatpuri-Nashik belt could receive up to 300 mm of rainfall within a short span.
In view of the forecast, schools and colleges in Nashik, Trimbakeshwar, Igatpuri, Peth, Dindori, and Surgana talukas have been closed. As a precautionary measure, weekly markets in these areas have also been suspended. Meanwhile, authorities have temporarily shut Trimbakeshwar Temple and Saptashrungi Temple in Vani until Wednesday morning.
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Please stay alert and stay safe, folks!
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Why has Nashik been placed on high alert?
Nashik has been placed on high alert due to forecasts of extremely heavy rainfall, with some areas expected to receive up to 300 mm of rain within a short period.
Has darshan at Trimbakeshwar Temple been suspended?
Darshan has been temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of devotees amid heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding.
Is Mumbai-Pune Expressway’s Missing Link bypass now open?
Yes, traffic on the bypass resumed at 10:10 PM on Monday after remaining shut for over 18 hours.
