Maharashtra: 21 killed in rain-related incidents in last five days

Twenty-one persons were killed in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra between August 15 and August 19, PTI reported, quoting the State Disaster Management Authority.

In the last 24 hours, heavy rainfall and flooding in the state have led to six deaths – four in Nanded and one each in Mumbai and Beed districts. Five persons have been reported missing, according to ANI.

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a red alert, warning of heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms in Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Palghar and Raigad. Mumbai and its neighbouring districts have been receiving heavy rainfall for three days.

#Red Nowcast #warning for heavy rain accompanied with thunderstorm-#Maharashtra- Palghar, #Mumbai Suburban, #Mumbai city, Thane, #Pune, Raigad#Gujarat- Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, Junagarh, Gir Somnath, Amreli#MumbaiRain #Mumbai #MumbaiRains@mybmc @ndmaindia @moesgoi… pic.twitter.com/kreA09F9xg— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 20, 2025

Between Monday and Tuesday morning, Mumbai received more than 300 mm of rain. This led to waterlogging and widespread disruptions to public transport, including at least 100 local trains getting delayed or cancelled, The Indian Express reported.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Normal life affected in Mumbai as several parts of the city remain waterlogged following incessant heavy rainfall. Visuals from Nalasopara West. pic.twitter.com/F8V47fmFqE— ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2025

In two separate incidents, monorail trains were stuck in the city on Tuesday due to electrical failures caused by overcrowding, The Hindu reported.

One of the trains came to a halt between Mysore Colony...

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