Mumbai Monsoon Turns Deadly: Chawl Collapse Kills 6, Red Alert Issued | ISH News

Just last week, ISH News reported on the tragic incident where a tree fell on a school bus in Mumbai, claiming the life of an 11-year-old student. Now, relentless monsoon rains have brought fresh devastation across the city. On the night of 5 July, a four-storey chawl in Janta Nagar, Mankhurd collapsed after days of heavy rainfall. Six people lost their lives, including five children aged between 2 and 14 years and a 32-year-old woman. One person was rescued with injuries as emergency teams worked through the night to search the debris. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for Mumbai and nearby areas, while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has warned of extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds. As a precaution, schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Pune have been closed. The rain has also disrupted daily life. Waterlogging has slowed local train services, landslides affected the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, and several flights have been delayed or diverted. Meanwhile, a dramatic video of a Vande Bharat Express cutting through flooded tracks near Kanjur Marg has gone viral. Despite the striking visuals, railway officials have reported no operational issues linked to the incident. With more rain expected, authorities are urging people to stay indoors, avoid flooded roads, unstable structures, trees and electric poles, and travel only if absolutely necessary. The ISH News team is based in Mumbai. We urge everyone to stay alert, follow official weather advisories and prioritise safety. Our thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. #MumbaiRains #MumbaiMonsoon #RedAlert #Mankhurd #BuildingCollapse #FloodAlert #HeavyRain #WeatherUpdate #Mumbai #Monsoon2026 ISH News broadcasts the Daily News and Entertainment online in Deaf-friendly accessible formats which are in Indian Sign Language (ISL), visual images with titles, voice-over and closed-captions. This ensures that we provide equal access to every individual, whilst promoting awareness. Follow us for all the latest News & Entertainment and to keep up-to date on all the happenings at ISH News: WhatsApp Channel: https://ish.news/ish-whatsapp Facebook:   / ishnews   Twitter:   / ishnews_tv   Instagram:   / ishnews   Official Site: http://www.ishnews.tv/ Thanks for watching!! Favourites, Likes, Feedbacks & Shares are always appreciated.