Mumbai Rain: Expressway Reopens After Landslide; Schools Closed Amid Orange Alert

Traffic on the Mumbai-bound carriageway of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's Missing Link has reopened after being suspended for more than 18 hours due to a significant landslide. The disruption occurred around 4 a.m. on Monday near the exit of Tunnel 2, the longest tunnel on the section passing through the Sahyadri mountains, following heavy overnight rainfall.

In Mumbai, all government, private, and civic-run schools and colleges will remain closed on Tuesday. This decision comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert, forecasting heavy rainfall and gusty winds across the city. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the holiday as a precautionary measure to ensure student safety.

Meanwhile, in Nashik, the Rural Police have issued advisories urging tourists to avoid the district due to a cloudburst warning for July 7. Superintendent of Police Dr. D.S. Swami stated that checkpoints will be established at Igatpuri, Wadivarhe, and Trimbakeshwar to restrict access to vulnerable areas. Police personnel will also be stationed at waterfalls, low-lying areas, and bridges prone to flooding to prevent accidents and facilitate swift emergency responses.

As a further precaution, the Trimbakeshwar and Vani temples will be closed on Tuesday, following orders from the District Magistrate. The precautionary measures are in place to manage potential flooding and ensure public safety amidst the adverse weather conditions.