Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Major Cities in India, Triggers Landslides and Rescue Operations Heavy rainfall across India on July 8, 2026, caused widespread disruption, including severe waterlogging, traffic chaos, and landslides that claimed lives. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds across Mumbai and adjoining districts, while the Delhi-NCR region faced significant flooding and road closures. Rescue operations were underway in Kerala’s Wayanad district after a landslide killed three people and left nine missing. In Mumbai, the Western Railway reported cancellations of several trains due to waterlogging, and the BMC announced plans to investigate tree falls during the monsoon, citing at least three deaths, including an 11-year-old student, from such incidents. The city also planned annual inspections of manholes to improve preparedness for future rains. Meanwhile, the Delhi-Jaipur highway (NH-48) near Narsinghpur collapsed due to heavy rains, forcing the closure of two lanes. Delhi and Gurugram experienced severe waterlogging and traffic jams, prompting the Gurugram police to issue a work-from-home advisory for corporate employees. The police warned of potential road closures and urged businesses to minimize traffic to ensure public safety. In Mathura, overnight rains caused waterlogging, disrupting normal life. In Kerala’s Wayanad district, a landslide at the Kalladi tunnel construction site in Meppadi Grama Panchayat killed three people and left six missing. Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police, and fire departments were actively searching for survivors.#mumbai #india_meteorological_department #delhi_ncr #national_disaster_response_force #kerala_wayanad_district
