{"id":5098,"date":"2026-07-06T15:07:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=5098"},"modified":"2026-07-06T15:07:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:07:35","slug":"heavy-rain-and-landslide-in-indias-pune-leave-three-dead-homes-buried-under-debris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=5098","title":{"rendered":"Heavy Rain and Landslide in India\u2019s Pune Leave Three Dead, Homes Buried Under Debris"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PUNE:<\/strong> Torrential monsoon rains triggered a landslide in India\u2019s western state of Maharashtra, burying dozens of houses under debris and leaving at least three people dead<\/strong>, while rescue teams continue searching for those reported missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Indian media reports, the incident occurred in a village in Pune district<\/strong>, where persistent heavy rainfall caused a hillside to collapse, sending large amounts of mud, rocks, and debris onto residential areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities said several homes were buried in the landslide, trapping residents beneath the rubble. Rescue workers were immediately dispatched to the affected area and have been carrying out search-and-rescue operations using heavy machinery and emergency equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media reports stated that the three people who lost their lives belonged to the same family<\/strong>. Officials fear that the death toll could rise as rescue teams continue to search for individuals who remain unaccounted for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency responders are working to clear debris while attempting to locate survivors. Local authorities have also mobilized disaster response personnel and medical teams to assist affected residents and provide emergency relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The severe weather has also disrupted transportation across the region. Landslides triggered by continuous rainfall blocked sections of both the Mumbai\u2013Pune Expressway<\/strong> and the old Mumbai\u2013Pune Highway<\/strong>, causing major traffic congestion and delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Road maintenance crews and emergency workers have been deployed to remove fallen rocks and mud from highways and connecting roads in an effort to restore normal traffic flow. Motorists have been advised to exercise caution while traveling through hilly areas due to the continued risk of additional landslides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Mumbai<\/strong>, Maharashtra\u2019s capital, has also been affected by heavy monsoon rains. Several roads and low-lying neighborhoods were inundated after intense downpours overwhelmed drainage systems, leading to waterlogging and disruptions to daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commuters in Mumbai experienced traffic delays, while local authorities monitored flood-prone areas and urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The India Meteorological Department (IMD)<\/strong> has forecast more heavy rain for Mumbai and surrounding regions in the coming days, raising concerns about further flooding and landslides, particularly in mountainous and vulnerable areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every year, India’s monsoon season brings widespread rainfall that is vital for agriculture and water supplies but also increases the risk of floods, landslides, and infrastructure damage. States along the country’s western coast, including Maharashtra, frequently experience severe weather during the peak monsoon months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disaster management authorities continue to monitor weather conditions closely and have urged residents in high-risk areas to remain alert and follow official safety advisories. Rescue and relief operations are expected to continue until all missing persons have been accounted for and affected communities have been secured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials have not yet released the full extent of the damage, but preliminary reports indicate that multiple homes were destroyed or severely damaged, while infrastructure and transportation networks suffered significant disruption due to the relentless rainfall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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