Monsoon tracker: Man dies after falling into manhole amid heavy rains in Mumbai

The incident occurred in the Chandivali area, where waterlogging apparently concealed the uncovered manhole

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The Southwest monsoon arrived in Delhi on Thursday (July 2, 2026), five days after its normal onset date of June 27, bringing widespread rain to several parts of the city. The IMD said it is for the first time since 2021 that monsoon has arrived in July.

Mumbai woke up to another rain-soaked morning on Thursday (July 2, 2026) as heavy showers inundated low-lying areas, slowing road and rail traffic and showing little sign of easing, with the IMD forecasting more rainfall through the day.

Several areas logged more than 200 mm of rainfall over the last 24 hours, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Meanwhile, heavy rain continued to lash Bhalesa in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, causing waterlogging and increasing the risk of landslides, flash floods, and road blockages.

Maharashtra | Man dies after falling into manhole amid heavy rains in Mumbai

“A man died after being swept into an open manhole in Mumbai amid heavy rains,” an official said. The incident occurred in the Chandivali area, where waterlogging apparently concealed the uncovered manhole.

“Fire brigade and civic disaster management teams conducted a search and operation and the man’s body was recovered on Thursday,” he said.

Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi said the civic body will file a case against the contractor, holding him responsible for “homicide”.

The Kishtwar district administration issued a weather advisory of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flash floods and landslips till Sunday (July 5, 2026) in the region, urging people, particularly those living near riverbanks, to remain cautious and avoid vulnerable areas.

According to the advisory issued by the Office of the Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner, the area is likely to witness generally cloudy weather accompanied by spells of light to moderate rain and thunderstorms at many places, with a few areas experiencing heavy rainfall, brief intense showers and gusty winds.