Mumbai rains | Pune–Mumbai Expressway, old Mumbai–Pune Highway shut due do to landslide, heavy rainfall
A landslide at Patan village and heavy rainfall have forced the closure of the Pune–Mumbai Expressway and the old Mumbai–Pune Highway. Authorities have advised citizens to avoid travel between the two cities while rescue operations are underway.
Why it matters
The closure of critical infrastructure routes significantly impacts regional logistics and public safety during the monsoon season.
Due to a landslide at Patan village near Lohgad Fort and continuous heavy rainfall, traffic movement on both the Pune–Mumbai Expressway and the old Mumbai–Pune Highway has been severely affected on Monday (July 6, 2026).
The report focuses on objective traffic updates and official safety advisories.
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