Maharashtra Monsoon Toll Rises to 18 Dead, 65 Injured Amid Heavy Rainfall and Lightning Strikes
Multiple districts affected by flooding, road mishaps, and weather-related incidents; Disaster Management Authority issues updated report
Mumbai, June 17: As the monsoon continues to lash Maharashtra with heavy rain and thunderstorms, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) reported on Monday that 18 people have lost their lives and 65 others have been injured in various rain-related incidents since June 1.
The fatalities were attributed to multiple causes, including road accidents, falls from bridges, drowning, lightning strikes, and fires, all exacerbated by the relentless downpour across the state. In addition to human casualties, the report also noted the death of six cattle during the same period.
The south-west monsoon, now active over the region, has led to widespread waterlogging, disruptions in daily life, and potential health risks in several urban and rural areas. According to the report, heavy to very heavy rainfall has been recorded in key districts such as Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg over the past 24 hours.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts for multiple regions, advising residents to stay indoors during severe conditions and warning of continued heavy rainfall across the coastal and central zones of the state throughout the week.
Authorities have mobilized disaster response teams, local police, and civic bodies to manage the situation, particularly in flood-prone and low-lying areas. Temporary shelters, rescue operations, and medical services have been activated where required, officials confirmed.
A senior SDMA officer stated, “We are continuously monitoring the situation. Instructions have been issued to local administrations to ensure preparedness for further rain-related emergencies. Citizens are urged to remain alert and follow official advisories.”
Mumbai, the state’s capital, once again witnessed intense waterlogging, traffic snarls, and disruption in suburban train services, raising questions about urban resilience and preparedness amid monsoon pressures. Many city areas were submerged for hours, prompting renewed public criticism of incomplete infrastructure works and drainage inefficiencies.
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