A part of mountain collapsed in Nagoba Chowk area of Chunabhatti collapsed. Chembur fire brigade and Chunabhatti police personnel were present at the spot. Two persons were rescued and the injured were shifted to Sion Hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, heavy rain started falling in Mumbai and surrounding areas from last night till this morning. It has been raining for several hours in Mumbai. At present Mumbai local train is running smoothly, Western Railway as well as Central Railway is running smoothly. However, it is cloudy in many places and heavy rains are expected. Meanwhile, an orange alert has been issued in Mumbai for the next 4 days. The meteorological department has warned of heavy rains in Mumbai on July 7 and 8.
The meteorological department has forecast heavy rains in Mumbai today. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered to take special precautions in every ward in the wake of torrential rains in Mumbai. The surrounding districts including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Navi Mumbai and Raigad are also likely to receive heavy rainfall. Red alert has been issued to Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri and Raigad districts. Mumbai, Nashik, Pune and Thane districts have been issued Orange Alert by the Meteorological Department. Therefore, the meteorological department has challenged the citizens to be careful in view of the situation throughout the day.