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Lonavala records 670 mm rain disrupts rail traffic
The Telegraph··7 Jul
Lonavala in Pune district recorded 670 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending July 7, 2026, triggering multiple landslides on the Mumbai-Pune railway line. Central Railway reported 22 landslides across Pune district over two days. Four people including three family members died in rain-related incidents. Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar said 568 people were rescued or shifted to safer locations.
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What It Means For You
- Mumbai-Pune commuters face cancelled and diverted train services.
- Residents in landslide-prone ghat sections may face evacuation.
- Heavy rain disrupts pilgrimage routes to Alandi and surrounding areas.
What's Happening
- Lonavala recorded 670 mm rain in 24 hours on July 7.
- 22 landslides were reported across Pune district.
- Central Railway cancelled 27 trains and diverted 57.
Weather Context
- Lonavala logged 900 mm over three days in broader Maharashtra rains.
- Watchmen alerts prevented trains hitting landslide debris.
- Karjat-Khopoli suburban section saw 12-hour suspension.
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