Districts across Odisha are bracing for impact as low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal morphs into depression . Heavy rainfall looms. India Meteorological Department (IMD) says depression is now 50 km south-southeast of Balasore,set to cross north Odisha coast between Chandbali and Digha in next 24 hours.
Meanwhile in Maharashtra, deluge disrupts life, especially in Mumbai and Raigad. IMD slapped a red alert on these areas on Sunday, July 5,2026,after parts of Mumbai got over 250-300 mm of rain in just 23 hours. Waterlogged streets,especially at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Kurla,are a commuter's nightmare.
Rains also wreaked havoc elsewhere. A compound wall collapsed in Pune, smashing 14 vehicles but sparing lives. Railway Ministry postponed Mumbai's bullet train tunnel-boring due to weather,but urged officials to start work immediately to avoid delays.
In Thane,the rain's chaos continues. Tree falls, a gallery collapse injuring two, and 93 complaints to Thane Regional Disaster Management Cell. Waterlogging reports flood in from Kalyan,Bhiwandi,Dombivli…
Meanwhile,Uttarakhand grapples with landslides and swelling rivers. Authorities intensify monitoring on Shri Kedarnath Yatra route in Rudraprayag. Disaster management teams are on high alert to protect pilgrims. The District Disaster Management Control Room keeps a close watch.
In Gujarat,thunderstorms bring cool relief to Ahmedabad. Rainfall hits various parts of city. But monsoon's not done yet. IMD says more storms, rain on horizon .
As monsoon batters states,IMD warns there's no break from heavy rains coming. Situation's fluid . Authorities on edge,watching,waiting...
