Maharashtra
Rain paralyzes normal life in Mumbai… schools closed, roads turned into ponds, BMC’s claims exposed as hollow, ‘Red Alert’ issued.
Mumbai: Due to the continuous heavy rains since last night, water has accumulated in many low-lying areas in Mumbai, causing flooding. The roads have also turned into ponds due to the rain and the BMC’s claim of cleaning the drain has once again proved hollow. Due to the rain in Mumbai, train services on the Central Harbour and Western lines were affected, due to which the passengers had to face a lot of problems. The BMC has predicted heavy rains for the next 48 hours and has issued an alert. The Mumbai Police took out the school children trapped in Jogeshwari during the rain and set an example of humanity. Similarly, many such videos of the police are going viral on social media in which they are helping the people trapped in the flood and water. Schools have been closed for the afternoon shift due to heavy rains and BMC’s Municipal Commissioner for Disaster Management Ashwini Bhide has visited and also ascertained the latest situation. According to the BMC, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red alert’ for the Mumbai region, warning of very heavy rains. In view of this and prioritizing the safety of students, all schools and colleges in Mumbai have been closed for the afternoon session today, July 4, 2026. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) administration has urged citizens to step out of their homes only if absolutely necessary. Due to the heavy rains, the Mogra Nallah has become submerged and small drains connected to the Mogra Nallah system are also overflowing. Due to which some roads in the area have also become submerged. The continuous rain is delaying the drainage of water. In addition, the sea level is expected to reach a height of 4.26 meters at 2:50 pm. Due to this, roads like Noor Elahi Seva Road in Chembur, Veera Desai Road in Andheri, Mahanagar Palika Bazar Road, Swami Vivekananda Marg in Andheri, Andheri Bhuvari Marg, Vikhroli Himamaal Junction, Gandhi Nagar Junction and Paresh Park Bazar Road have been closed for traffic. The municipal corporation administration has appealed to the citizens to pay attention and avoid travelling on these roads. Along with this, the traffic system in Mumbai has also become disrupted and the general system has remained paralyzed. Meanwhile, the BMC has also claimed to drain water from pumping stations and pumps in low-lying areas due to the rain and BMC officials have also been deployed in low-lying areas. Many areas in Kurla, Andheri, Bandra and Dadar have been submerged. Along with this, trees were uprooted in Dadar Flower Market last night. A red alert has been issued in Mumbai due to rains.
Maharashtra
Mumbai : EOW takes action in 30 crore share market investment scam, accused arrested, 1 crore recovered.

Mumbai: Mumbai Economic Wing EOW has claimed to have arrested the accused in a case of fraud and irregularities in giving 2 to 5 percent profit to investors under the guise of investing in the share market in the name of InvisTok app. A case of fraud including the MPID Act was registered in the EOW in which a company named InvisTok has committed a fraud of Rs 30 crore, in which 42 investors have been cheated, the value of which is said to be Rs 30 crore. Mumbai EOW Unit 5 received information that the person who cheated people is hiding in Gujarat, on which the EOW team has arrested the accused from Gujarat. Rs 1.65 crore has also been recovered from his possession and has appealed to the citizens not to invest in capital schemes so that they do not fall prey to fraud. Along with this, citizens should invest only according to the scheme of Abi Eye.
Crime
Intoxicated passenger threatens to kill man in Mumbai local; arrested after threat video goes viral

Mumbai, July 4: A disturbing incident aboard a Mumbai suburban local train has once again raised concerns over passenger safety after a man allegedly threatened to kill a fellow commuter during an altercation. The incident comes just weeks after a youth was stabbed on a Mumbai local train, leading to his death.
The accused was later arrested by the LTT Railway Police after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
The accused has been identified as Ramzan Fakir Mohammad Ibrahim Qureshi, also known as Ibba (36), a resident of Shivaji Nagar.
According to the Railway Police, he was allegedly travelling in a heavily intoxicated condition when he threatened the life of another passenger over what officials described as a trivial issue.
The Railway Police stated that the incident took place on June 29, 2026, aboard a ‘Down’ direction Mumbai local train that had departed from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). The train was passing near Govandi station at around 10:34 P.M. when the altercation occurred.
Officials said the confrontation took place between Govandi and Chembur stations. The complainant, Surendra Shukla (55), a resident of Ulwe in Navi Mumbai, told police that he had boarded the train at Govandi. He alleged that the accused was speaking to someone on his mobile phone while using abusive language in a loud voice and appeared to be heavily intoxicated.
According to Shukla, he requested the accused to refrain from using abusive language because women were travelling in the compartment. The request allegedly enraged the accused, who suddenly became aggressive, started shouting and allegedly threatened to kill him in full public view.
The incident created panic and an atmosphere of fear among passengers travelling in the compartment. During the altercation, another commuter recorded the entire episode on a mobile phone. The video was later uploaded on social media, where it spread rapidly and drew widespread attention.
After the video went viral, the LTT Railway Police took cognisance of the matter and immediately launched an investigation. Officials said the detection team carried out a technical analysis of the viral footage and examined CCTV footage from railway stations and nearby areas to identify the accused.
Based on the investigation, police tracked the accused’s movements and eventually detained him outside Reay Road railway station. He was subsequently arrested, and further legal proceedings are underway.
The incident comes close on the heels of another similar case reported in Borivali, adding to concerns over the safety and security of passengers on Mumbai’s suburban rail network.
On June 23, a 22-year-old passenger was stabbed to death inside a first-class compartment of a Churchgate-Nallasopara fast local train following an argument over keeping the coach door open during heavy rain, police said.
The victim, identified as Mayank Lohar, a resident of Virar, was travelling in the first-class coach of Train No. 90663, when the incident occurred between Andheri and Borivali stations, when he reportedly asked the accused Roshan Suvarna to close the coach door.
The request allegedly led to a heated argument between the two passengers. During the altercation, the accused Suvarna allegedly pulled out a sharp weapon and stabbed Lohar in the abdomen, inflicting serious injuries that led to his death.
Maharashtra
Heavy rains batter Maharashtra; waterlogging, traffic disrupt normal life

Mumbai, July 4: Heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of Maharashtra on Saturday, triggering widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions and flood-like conditions in many districts, including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Kolhapur, Raigad and Lonavala. The incessant rain disrupted normal life, with water entering homes and shops, while authorities issued alerts in several vulnerable areas.
In Mumbai, heavy showers caused severe waterlogging in several areas, including Mahim, leading to traffic congestion and disruption of vehicular movement. Similar conditions prevailed in other parts of the city as roads remained inundated.
In Navi Mumbai also, continuous rainfall resulted in severe waterlogging beneath Turbhe railway station, making pedestrian movement difficult and causing inconvenience to commuters. The nearby stretch of the Thane-Belapur Road was also completely submerged, affecting traffic flow.
In Lonavala, the famous Bhushi Dam overflowed following continuous rainfall, attracting a large number of tourists eager to witness the cascading water. Authorities, however, urged visitors to strictly follow safety guidelines due to the strong water currents and slippery conditions.
In Palghar, heavy rain inundated the Ambedkar Nagar area, with floodwaters entering several houses and disrupting the daily lives of residents.
Meanwhile, Kolhapur witnessed a sharp rise in river levels after two days of heavy rainfall. As many as 10 barrages, including the Rajaram Weir, were submerged, prompting authorities to suspend movement across affected areas and issue a high alert.
In Raigad, officials issued a red alert for heavy rainfall as the Amba River approached the danger mark, increasing the risk of flooding in nearby localities.
The situation remained particularly severe in Bhiwandi, where markets, including the Teen Batti Bhaji Market, were submerged after heavy rainfall. Floodwaters entered several shops, causing significant losses to traders. Local residents reported widespread inconvenience due to knee-deep water on roads.
A resident said that extensive waterlogging had made movement extremely difficult for people.
Another resident, Deepak Vishwakarma, said he was on his way to work when he encountered flooded roads.
He added that continuous rainfall and the red alert had left him uncertain about whether to continue his journey or return home, where waterlogging was equally severe.
In Nalasopara, roads resembled flowing streams due to heavy rain, leaving several vehicles, including a fire engine, stranded in deep water.
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), heavy rainfall and strong winds over the past 24 hours led to more than 91 incidents of fallen trees and branches, around 30 cases of short circuits, 19 wall collapse incidents, and multiple reports of waterlogging across Mumbai. Authorities remain on alert as heavy rainfall is expected to continue in several parts of the state.
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