Incessant rain triggered flash floods in the Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) morning, inundating low-lying areas and damaging 18 residential units, while landslides on a national highway disrupted vehicular movement and left several people stranded, an official said. Three people reportedly went missing due to the flash floods at the Neepco project colony near Poosa under the Yazali circle, State disaster management secretary Dani Sulu said.
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The Assam government is maintaining constant coordination with all agencies and district administrations concerned and will continue to issue advisories and updates as required in the interest of public safety, the release added.
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The flood wave is expected to affect Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Biswanath and Sonitpur before moving further downstream through other districts and eventually traversing Dhubri over the next one or two days, the statement said.
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The Assam government has issued a high alert after extremely heavy rainfall and flash floods were reported in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri district, potentially impacting several districts of Assam downstream.
According to information received from Guwahati’s Regional Meteorological Centre and the Meteorological Centre in Itanagar, Lower Subansiri’s Yazali recorded 72.8 mm of rainfall during the last 24 hours, mostly between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Wednesday (June 24, 2026).
“The high volume of rainfall resulted in flash floods and a substantial increase in river discharge in the upper catchment areas,” an Assam government statement said.
Assam issues high alert as flash floods in Arunachal Pradesh threaten downstream districts following heavy rainfall and rising river levels.
Train movement on the Trans-Harbour line was resumed this morning following a brief operational snag caused by soil erosion beneath the tracks due to the recent downpour in the city. The rains, happening in spells since Tuesday (June 23, 2026) evening, have resulted in the cancellation of 24 trains and ongoing speed restrictions between Turbhe and Vashi.
Central Railway, in an official update, stated, “Due to a track damage incident at the Trans Harbour line of Mumbai Local, 24 trains have been cancelled till now. Though the traffic is resumed in the affected portion after repairing, speed is limited due to caution in the affected portion of the trans harbour line between Turbhe and Vash.”
The incident occurred amid heavy rain that lashed Mumbai on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) and Wednesday (June 24, 2026), causing widespread waterlogging in several low-lying areas and leading the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an Orange Alert for the region.
Incessant rain triggered flash floods in Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh in the morning, inundating low-lying areas and damaging 18 residential units, while landslides on a national highway disrupted vehicular movement and left several people stranded, an official said.
Three people reportedly went missing due to the flash floods at the Neepco project colony near Poosa under the Yazali circle, State disaster management secretary Dani Sulu said.
An under-construction retaining wall collapsed due to the downpour, and a large amount of water inundated low-lying residential areas in and around the colony, he said.
A day after the monsoon’s onset in Mumbai, heavy overnight rain disrupted suburban train services, caused waterlogging in low‑lying areas, and left commuters stranded.
Parts of the metropolis recorded more than 200 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m., officials said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy showers accompanied by thunder and lightning in Mumbai and its suburbs over the next 24 hours.
After an intense overnight rainfall, Mumbai woke up to heavy downpour on Wednesday (June 24, 2026), with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an Orange alert for the city and neighbouring districts, including Thane, Raigad, and Palghar.
IMD forecasted moderate to intense spells of rain for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar, and Sindhudurg. The city recorded of 195mm rainfall on June 24 at 8am from June 23 at 8 a.m., with eastern suburb receiving 167 mm and western suburb 208 mm.
Heavy rains lashed Maharashtra’s Thane and Palghar districts over the last 24 hours, triggering a landslide at the scenic Malshej Ghat and leading to dozens of complaints of tree falls, officials said.
A minor landslide was reported on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) evening along the vital Malshej Ghat stretch, which connects Thane and Pune districts, Thane’s Resident Deputy Collector Sandeep Mane said.
The incident occurred between the “wash point” and “umbrella point” at the ghat between 6 pm and 7 pm on Tuesday (June 23, 2026), according to district disaster management authorities.
Keeping passenger safety and uninterrupted train operations as its top priority, comprehensive monsoon preparedness measures have been taken across the network under the railway zone to effectively address seasonal challenges, South Western Railway has said in a release.
Under South Western Railway, the monsoon period for 2026 is observed from June 1 to October 31, while for select sections of Bengaluru and Mysuru divisions, the notified period extends from mid-August/early September to mid-November based on local weather conditions.
During this time, extensive precautionary protocols are in place to ensure safe and reliable train operations, the release said.
South Western Railway enhances monsoon preparedness, prioritizing passenger safety with robust measures for uninterrupted train operations.
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A tree which was uprooted due to the rains fell on car in Dadar, Mumbai, according to the BMC.
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Mumbaikars woke up to heavy overnight rains on Wednesday (June 24, 2026), while all major subways in the city stayed open and traffic movement was largely smooth, officials said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai and Palghar at 4 a.m., valid for three hours, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, intense to very intense rainfall, and winds of 40-60 kmph.
The alert was downgraded to an orange alert at 7 a.m. for the next three hours, with moderate to intense spells of rain forecast for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar and Sindhudurg districts.
IMD forecasts thunderstorms and rain in Maharashtra until June 26, with warnings for fishermen and potential local flooding.
Published - June 24, 2026 09:26 am IST
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