Continuous heavy rains in Maharashtra caused devastation from Mumbai to Raigarh. Building collapsed, flood water entered Shri Ballaleshwar Temple, railway tracks were submerged, life came to a standstill due to landslides and traffic jams. Will the crisis in Maharashtra deepen further? See the complete scene in the video.
Mumbai/Pune: Maharashtra is currently facing such a monsoon disaster, which has brought the entire state system and life to its knees. Even on Monday, the raining rain from the sky did not stop. From the concrete jungles of Mumbai to the historical and religious places of Raigarh, everywhere only the kingdom of water and horrifying scenes of devastation are visible. At some places, multi-storey buildings are being razed to the ground, while at other places centuries-old temples have been submerged. The entire Mayanagari and its neighboring districts are currently facing an unprecedented emergency amid continuous warnings from the Meteorological Department (IMD).
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That horrifying scene of Bhandup West: When the building under construction collapsed like a pack of cards
On Monday, chaos and panic spread in Bhandup West area of Mumbai when a large part of an under-construction multi-storey building suddenly collapsed due to not being able to withstand the pressure of continuous torrential rains.
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Big question on safety: The visuals immediately after the accident are shocking, where only concrete debris, bent rods and clouds of dust are visible all around. The local administration and relief rescue team immediately reached the spot and took charge. Although efforts are still being made to gather accurate information about how many people have been buried or injured in this accident, this incident has raised a big and serious question mark on the safety of the ongoing construction work in the city during monsoon.
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Flood water entered Ashtavinayak Dham: Even the sanctum sanctorum submerged, such a crisis for the first time in history!
A picture emerged from Sudhagarh taluka of Raigarh district, away from Mumbai, which surprised the devotees. Shri Ballaleshwar Temple, one of the famous Ashtavinayak pilgrimage sites in Maharashtra, has been completely flooded. Due to record breaking rainfall in the mountains, the water level of a local stream (river) flowing through the eastern side of the temple suddenly rose by several feet.
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Within no time, the boiling muddy water entered inside the temple complex. At present, the huge assembly hall of the temple is completely submerged in water and the flood water has reached inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Lord, due to which there is silence and suspense in the entire area.
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Ocean takes over the tracks: Nalasopara-Virar route stalled, local speeds halted
Local trains, which are called the lifeline of Mumbai, seem helpless at this time. The tracks between Nalasopara and Virar stations have become completely invisible. Several feet of water has accumulated on the railway track, due to which the movement of trains on this route has come to a complete halt. Even if the trains are running, they are delayed by hours, due to which lakhs of working people are stranded at the stations. Mumbai’s entire transport system has completely collapsed amid bad roads and submerged tracks.
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‘Ultimate silence’ on Pune-Mumbai Expressway and turbulent times on Marine Drive
If we talk about roadways, the situation is even more serious. In view of the direct threat of heavy rains and continuous landslides, the administration has taken a big decision. Traffic on both sides of the Pune-Mumbai Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway has been completely blocked until further orders. There are mile long queues of vehicles on the highway and there is only silence all around.
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| affected area | current situation | administrative action |
| Pune-Mumbai Expressway | Completely blocked due to landslide | Traffic stopped from both sides |
| Nalasopara-Virar Track | The tracks were completely submerged in water. | Many trains cancelled, huge delays |
| Marine Drive (Coast) | Dangerous high waves and high tide | Complete ban on tourists |
| Ujani Dam | Live storage at negative level | Ban on release of water, monitoring continues |
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Meanwhile, in the video surfaced from Mumbai’s famous Marine Drive, huge and surging waves of the sea are seen brutally beating the concrete shores. Seeing this horrifying scene of high tide, the police has sealed the entire coastal area.
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Chief Minister’s strict warning: danger of leptospirosis and restrictions like ‘lockdown’
In view of the worsening situation, State Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis himself has taken command. He has appealed to the public to be extremely cautious and said that people should avoid coming in contact with contaminated flood water, because there is the highest risk of spreading a deadly disease like leptospirosis. Taking immediate action, the administration has declared holiday as a precautionary measure in all schools and colleges in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Residents have been clearly instructed not to step out of their homes unless there is some urgent work and to stay away from the sea shore. The coming 24 hours are going to be very sensitive for Maharashtra.