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Six persons dead and one injured in Mankhurd collapse. Names of the deceased awaited.

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#BREAKING: A search and rescue operation is underway in Janta Nagar, Mankhurd, following the collapse of 2-3 residential structures. 4-5 people are feared trapped.

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.@NMMConline too has announced closure of all schools in the city tomorrow.

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School Holiday Announcement for Thane District:

In view of the Orange Alert and heavy rainfall warning issued by the IMD, all Anganwadis, primary, and secondary schools in Thane District will remain closed tomorrow, July 6, 2026, as a precautionary measure. Stay safe!

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🚨 Mumbai School & College Holiday Announcement 🚨

In view of the Orange Alert and gusty winds warning issued by the IMD for tomorrow, Monday, July 6, 2026, all Government, Municipal, Private Schools, and Colleges in Mumbai will remain closed for the safety of student, announces @mybmc.

The civic body has appealed to all citizens to stay indoors and avoid venturing out unless absolutely urgent. Stay safe!

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On June 18, an autorickshaw driver kidnapped a thirteen-year-old girl in Rajasthan and sold her to a hotel owner, sparking widespread fury over unchecked illegal local lodging establishments.

Over the next five harrowing days, her captors trapped her across multiple hotels, forcing her to consume alcohol while more than twenty men repeatedly subjected her to horrific sexual assaults.

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On July 4, a pipeline test triggered a massive water burst on a newly constructed road in Talegaon Dabhade, Pune.

Authorities confirmed no injuries were reported, while the contractor will bear repair costs after the incident exposed execution flaws.

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The 57-day Amarnath Yatra has begun in Jammu and Kashmir, with thousands of pilgrims travelling under tight security arrangements.

Authorities urged pilgrims to travel only on their registered dates as police and security forces ensure a safe pilgrimage.

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A huge tree fell onto a parked car outside Shivaji Park Gymkhana in Dadar, Mumbai, on July 5, damaging the vehicle amid heavy rain and strong winds.

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Read more: https://t.co/6TMYkzvbvV

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Mumbai's seven lakes reached 13.19% water storage after continuous heavy rainfall, bringing some relief to the city's water supply.

Officials expect reservoir levels to rise further if heavy rainfall continues, though storage remains lower than the same period last year.

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An elderly man died after a tree collapsed at Navpada, opposite Phoenix Mall, Kamani, during heavy rains in Mumbai on Sunday.

Municipal officials rushed to the spot, removed the fallen tree, and shifted the deceased to Rajawadi Hospital for further formalities.

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Hasan Raza Aahangir Ali Sayyed (20) died after a tree branch fell on his moving motorcycle on Unit No. 13 Road in Mumbai's Aarey Colony on Saturday.

The Sakinaka resident suffered fatal injuries and was declared dead, while the pillion rider was injured and admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

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The IMD has issued a red alert as Mumbai is expected to receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall with strong winds today.

Residents have been advised to remain cautious as intense showers and high tides may lead to waterlogging and disrupt daily life.

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Strong winds during heavy rainfall on July 5 snapped tree branches along Nargis Dutt Road at Pali Hill, Bandra (West), Mumbai, highlighting the impact of the city's intense monsoon weather.

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On July 4, the Vande Bharat Express was seen passing through waterlogged railway tracks near Kanjur Marg amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai.

The stunning visuals sparked online discussions about Mumbai's monsoon, railway infrastructure, and the city's ability to keep train services running safely.

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Read more: https://t.co/PR8vbyp026

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Weekly Horoscope: What’s in Store?

Curious about your day? We’ve got your astrological forecast covered! Discover what the stars have aligned for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

✍️: Aparna Bose

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Read more: https://t.co/VmMN26ihPQ

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Heavy rains continue to flood Mumbai, but most rainwater flows into drains instead of recharging groundwater, experts warn.

They urge rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge systems to reduce flooding and improve the city's long-term water supply.

✍🏻: Akshita Maheshwari