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Fadnavis calls crippling Maharashtra rains force majeure
Rediff··6 Jul
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described crippling monsoon rains battering Mumbai and satellite towns on July 6, 2026, as force majeure. Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan said 13 persons died in rain-related incidents over the last three to four days. A red alert for heavy rains has been sounded for the next two days until July 8.
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What It Means For You
- Commuters face suspended rail and road links between Mumbai and Pune.
- Residents in landslide-prone areas face evacuation risks.
- Businesses may cite force majeure for contractual delays.
What's Happening
- Fadnavis called crippling rains force majeure on July 6.
- 13 people died in rain-related incidents over recent days.
- Red alert issued for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts.
Weather Context
- Mumbai-Pune expressway was shut due to landslides.
- Palghar and Vasai-Virar are among the worst-hit regions.
- Heavy rain is forecast to continue until July 8.
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