As <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-trains-rescheduled-railway-tracks-submerged-due-to-heavy-downpour-231898">rains continued&nbsp;to wreak havoc</a> in parts of Maharashtra, at least 18 people lost their lives in&nbsp;Mumbai's Malad area while in another incident reported from&nbsp;Pune, six persons were killed.

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A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour. Many are feared trapped under the debris.

"We pray for the departed souls and are watching over the injured admitted at the hospital,"&nbsp;BMC added in another tweet.

Maharashtra Chief Minister&nbsp;Devendra Fadnavis announced Rs 5 lakh to be given to the kin of the deceased in Malada wall collapse incident.

"Pained to know about the loss of lives in Malad Wall Collapse incidence. My thoughts are with families who lost loved ones and prayers for a speedy recovery of injured. Rs 5 lakh will be given to the kin of deceased," news agency ANI quoted Fadnavis as saying.

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The search operation for more victims under the rubble has been called off, National Disaster Response Force's Rajendra Patil said adding that&nbsp;"In the search by advance equipment, canine search&amp;physical search no more bodies were found."

"So search operation is now being closed."

While, in Pune, six people died and three sustained injuries after a wall collapsed near Ambegan police station.&nbsp;

More victims are still feared under the rubble and a team of NDRF is at the site for rescue and relief operations.

On June 29, at least <a href="Maharashtra: Heavy downpour causes wall collapse in Mumbai, Pune; 19 people dead">15 people had died while three others sustained injuries</a> after a portion of a wall collapsed near Talab Masjid in Kondhwa area of Pune.

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Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted, "Intermittent rain in city and suburbs, with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places" for the next 24 hours.&nbsp;

Following the heavy downpour, the BMC has declared July 2 a public holiday "as a precautionary measure for Mumbai city and its citizens".

The Central railway has also suspended the movement of suburban trains, citing safety hazard.&nbsp;

The Railways said the state government and various other agencies have been requested to run extra buses between Mumbai and Pune for intercity travellers

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As rains continued to wreak havoc in parts of Maharashtra, at least 18 people lost their lives in Mumbai's Malad area while in another incident reported from Pune, six persons were killed.

As rains continued to wreak havoc in parts of Maharashtra, at least 18 people lost their lives in Mumbai's Malad area while in another incident reported from Pune, six persons were killed. #UPDATE Mumbai: 18 dead after a wall collapsed on hutments in Pimpripada area of Malad East due to heavy rainfall today. https://t.co/0rm63e57VL — ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019 × A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour. Many are feared trapped under the debris. "We pray for the departed souls and are watching over the injured admitted at the hospital," BMC added in another tweet. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced Rs 5 lakh to be given to the kin of the deceased in Malada wall collapse incident. "Pained to know about the loss of lives in Malad Wall Collapse incidence. My thoughts are with families who lost loved ones and prayers for a speedy recovery of injured. Rs 5 lakh will be given to the kin of deceased," news agency ANI quoted Fadnavis as saying. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis: Pained to know about the loss of lives in Malad Wall Collapse incidence. My thoughts are with families who lost loved ones & prayers for speedy recovery of injured. Rs 5 lakh will be given to the kin of deceased. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/31bjg4SSeP — ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019 × The search operation for more victims under the rubble has been called off, National Disaster Response Force's Rajendra Patil said adding that "In the search by advance equipment, canine search&physical search no more bodies were found." "So search operation is now being closed." While, in Pune, six people died and three sustained injuries after a wall collapsed near Ambegan police station. More victims are still feared under the rubble and a team of NDRF is at the site for rescue and relief operations. On June 29, at least 15 people had died while three others sustained injuries after a portion of a wall collapsed near Talab Masjid in Kondhwa area of Pune. Watch: Rains continue to lash Mumbai; Local train network affected × Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted, "Intermittent rain in city and suburbs, with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places" for the next 24 hours. Following the heavy downpour, the BMC has declared July 2 a public holiday "as a precautionary measure for Mumbai city and its citizens". The Central railway has also suspended the movement of suburban trains, citing safety hazard. The Railways said the state government and various other agencies have been requested to run extra buses between Mumbai and Pune for intercity travellers

Maharashtra: Heavy downpour causes wall collapse in Mumbai, Pune; 24 dead

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday ordered a probe into incidents of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pune-wall-collapse-two-accused-sent-to-police-custody-till-july-2-231819">wall collapse</a> in Malad and Pune due to rain which claimed lives of 24 people in total.

"In the Pune incident, 6 died and 4 were injured. They were from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh. The state government will give all the required assistance. We have ordered a probe in this matter. This wall was old and collapsed as a tree fell on it," Fadnavis said in the state assembly while speaking about Pune wall collapse incident.

Fadnavis has announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of bereaved in Malad wall collapse tragedy, in which 18 people lost their lives.

"Pained to know about the loss of lives in Malad Wall Collapse incidence. My thoughts are with families who lost loved ones and prayers for a speedy recovery of injured. Rs 5 lakh will be given to the kin of deceased," he tweeted early morning.

India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and suburban parts in next 48 hours.

"Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Mumbai and suburban parts in next 48 hours, a similar situation expected for Vidarbha and Marathwada. Advice tourists to not visit mountain areas since heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Maharashtra," Met Department said.

The Chief Minister said that the government is prepared to deal with the situation.

"High tide is expected at 12 noon, we will monitor the situation. Last night, Mumbai police received 1600-1700 tweets from people, they received immediate help. BMC Disaster Management worked the entire night. Heavy rainfall is expected in the next 2 days. We are prepared for it," Fadnavis said.

Rains and waterlogging have brought the state to its knees as the movement of traffic slowed down on all the major roads in the city. Cars and vehicles were stuck on waterlogged roads at various places.&nbsp;

 
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday ordered a probe into incidents of the wall collapse in Malad and Pune due to rain which claimed lives of 24 people in total.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday ordered a probe into incidents of the wall collapse in Malad and Pune due to rain which claimed lives of 24 people in total. "In the Pune incident, 6 died and 4 were injured. They were from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh. The state government will give all the required assistance. We have ordered a probe in this matter. This wall was old and collapsed as a tree fell on it," Fadnavis said in the state assembly while speaking about Pune wall collapse incident. Fadnavis has announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of bereaved in Malad wall collapse tragedy, in which 18 people lost their lives. "Pained to know about the loss of lives in Malad Wall Collapse incidence. My thoughts are with families who lost loved ones and prayers for a speedy recovery of injured. Rs 5 lakh will be given to the kin of deceased," he tweeted early morning. India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and suburban parts in next 48 hours. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Mumbai and suburban parts in next 48 hours, a similar situation expected for Vidarbha and Marathwada. Advice tourists to not visit mountain areas since heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Maharashtra," Met Department said. The Chief Minister said that the government is prepared to deal with the situation. "High tide is expected at 12 noon, we will monitor the situation. Last night, Mumbai police received 1600-1700 tweets from people, they received immediate help. BMC Disaster Management worked the entire night. Heavy rainfall is expected in the next 2 days. We are prepared for it," Fadnavis said. Rains and waterlogging have brought the state to its knees as the movement of traffic slowed down on all the major roads in the city. Cars and vehicles were stuck on waterlogged roads at various places.

Fadnavis orders probe into Malad, Pune wall collapse incidents

At least 27 people died in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-heavy-downpour-causes-wall-collapse-in-mumbai-pune-19-dead-232185">wall collapse in Malad and Kalyan in the Mumbai city and Pune</a> as incessant rains pounded Mumbai metropolis and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday.

While 18 people died in the collapse in Malad, three succumbed to injuries in Kalyan. In another wall collapse in Pune, six people lost their lives. 17 other people sustained injuries.

The Maharashtra government has declared the day as a public holiday.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of bereaved in Malad wall collapse tragedy.

"Pained to know about the loss of lives in Malad Wall Collapse incidence. My thoughts are with families who lost loved ones &amp; prayers for speedy recovery of injured. Rs 5 lakh will be given to the kin of deceased," he tweeted early morning.

The torrential downpour has halted the movement of air, rail and road traffic. Around 54 flights were diverted to nearby airports and 52 flights were cancelled as heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas, an airport official said on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, Mumbai airport's main runway remained closed after a Spice Jet aircraft from Jaipur overshot the runway while landing here.

According to the Central Railway, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-trains-rescheduled-railway-tracks-submerged-due-to-heavy-downpour-231898">27 trains have been cancelled</a> while several trains have been short terminated due to the incessant rains.

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed all issues like railway traffic, road traffic movement, areas where more focus and assistance is required, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Police officials.

The heavy downpour caused water logging at various places in Mumbai and the surrounding metropolitan area. BMC has received 45 complaints of waterlogging.

BMC is giving regular updates about waterlogged places where water has been pumped out Indian Navy teams have been deployed in Mumbai to help rain hit Mumbaikars.

"Indian Navy deploys various teams to provide relief to rain hit and stranded Mumbaikars in Kurla area," Spokesperson Navy tweeted.

India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy in Mumbai and suburban parts in next 48 hours.

"Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Mumbai and suburban parts in next 48 hours, a similar situation expected for Vidarbha and Marathwada. Advice tourists to not visit mountain areas since heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Maharashtra," Met Department said.

"Intermittent heavy showers expected in Mumbai today. Extremely heavy rainfall, over 200 mm recorded at many places in city; more towards suburbs in last 24 hrs," IMD said.

Rains and waterlogging have brought the state to its knees as the movement of traffic slowed down on all the major roads in the city. Cars and vehicles were stuck on waterlogged roads at various places.

Mumbai Police is constantly updating residents about waterlogging roads and asking them to take alternative routes. Traffic on various roads has been diverted.

Amidst the heavy rain, Thane Municipal Transport had arranged extra buses to ferry passengers up to Mulund check post. The arrangement has been directed by Thane Municipal commissioner after local services were stopped between Kurla and Thane.

The Chief Minister said that the government is prepared to deal with the situation.

"High tide is expected at 12 noon, we will monitor the situation. Last night Mumbai police received 1600-1700 tweets from people, they received immediate help. BMC Disaster Management worked entire night. Heavy rainfall is expected in next two&nbsp;days. We are prepared for it," Fadnavis said.

According to SkymetWeather, Mumbai has recorded 795 mm of rainfall for the past four days and rains of varied intensity are expected to continue until July 5. 
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At least 27 people died in wall collapse in Malad and Kalyan in the Mumbai city and Pune as incessant rains pounded Mumbai metropolis and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday.

At least 27 people died in wall collapse in Malad and Kalyan in the Mumbai city and Pune as incessant rains pounded Mumbai metropolis and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday. While 18 people died in the collapse in Malad, three succumbed to injuries in Kalyan. In another wall collapse in Pune, six people lost their lives. 17 other people sustained injuries. The Maharashtra government has declared the day as a public holiday. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of bereaved in Malad wall collapse tragedy. "Pained to know about the loss of lives in Malad Wall Collapse incidence. My thoughts are with families who lost loved ones & prayers for speedy recovery of injured. Rs 5 lakh will be given to the kin of deceased," he tweeted early morning. The torrential downpour has halted the movement of air, rail and road traffic. Around 54 flights were diverted to nearby airports and 52 flights were cancelled as heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas, an airport official said on Tuesday. On Tuesday, Mumbai airport's main runway remained closed after a Spice Jet aircraft from Jaipur overshot the runway while landing here. According to the Central Railway, 27 trains have been cancelled while several trains have been short terminated due to the incessant rains. Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed all issues like railway traffic, road traffic movement, areas where more focus and assistance is required, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Police officials. The heavy downpour caused water logging at various places in Mumbai and the surrounding metropolitan area. BMC has received 45 complaints of waterlogging. BMC is giving regular updates about waterlogged places where water has been pumped out Indian Navy teams have been deployed in Mumbai to help rain hit Mumbaikars. "Indian Navy deploys various teams to provide relief to rain hit and stranded Mumbaikars in Kurla area," Spokesperson Navy tweeted. India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy in Mumbai and suburban parts in next 48 hours. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Mumbai and suburban parts in next 48 hours, a similar situation expected for Vidarbha and Marathwada. Advice tourists to not visit mountain areas since heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Maharashtra," Met Department said. "Intermittent heavy showers expected in Mumbai today. Extremely heavy rainfall, over 200 mm recorded at many places in city; more towards suburbs in last 24 hrs," IMD said. Rains and waterlogging have brought the state to its knees as the movement of traffic slowed down on all the major roads in the city. Cars and vehicles were stuck on waterlogged roads at various places. Mumbai Police is constantly updating residents about waterlogging roads and asking them to take alternative routes. Traffic on various roads has been diverted. Amidst the heavy rain, Thane Municipal Transport had arranged extra buses to ferry passengers up to Mulund check post. The arrangement has been directed by Thane Municipal commissioner after local services were stopped between Kurla and Thane. The Chief Minister said that the government is prepared to deal with the situation. "High tide is expected at 12 noon, we will monitor the situation. Last night Mumbai police received 1600-1700 tweets from people, they received immediate help. BMC Disaster Management worked entire night. Heavy rainfall is expected in next two days. We are prepared for it," Fadnavis said. According to SkymetWeather, Mumbai has recorded 795 mm of rainfall for the past four days and rains of varied intensity are expected to continue until July 5.

Maharashtra rains kill 27 people, hit rail, air, road traffic

Pune sessions court has sent two accused Vipul Agrawal and Vivek Agrawal to police custody till July 2 in connection with Pune wall collapse incident.

Both Vipul and Vivek Agrawal were developers of Alcon Stylus housing society.

Pune Police yesterday arrested them in connection with a wall collapse incident in which 15 people lost their lives.

An FIR had been registered against eight people, including construction builders, site engineer, and construction supervisor at Kondhwa Police station.

All accused have been booked under Section 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of the people killed and also ordered an inquiry.

A three-member team has been formed to probe the wall collapse incident. Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrakant Patil also announced that the NDRF will give compensation of Rs 4 lakh to families of 15 Bihar-based workers who lost their lives.

Meanwhile, the Bihar government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for kin of the victims and Rs 50,000 for the injured who hail from the state.

At least 15 people died while three others sustained injuries after a portion of a wall collapsed near Talab Masjid in Kondhwa area of Pune in the wee hours of Saturday.

An official from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) told ANI that the wall collapsed due to heavy downpour in the city.&nbsp;

Pune sessions court has sent two accused Vipul Agrawal and Vivek Agrawal to police custody till July 2 in connection with Pune wall collapse incident. Both Vipul and Vivek Agrawal were developers of Alcon Stylus housing society.

Pune sessions court has sent two accused Vipul Agrawal and Vivek Agrawal to police custody till July 2 in connection with Pune wall collapse incident. Both Vipul and Vivek Agrawal were developers of Alcon Stylus housing society. Pune Police yesterday arrested them in connection with a wall collapse incident in which 15 people lost their lives. An FIR had been registered against eight people, including construction builders, site engineer, and construction supervisor at Kondhwa Police station. All accused have been booked under Section 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of the people killed and also ordered an inquiry. A three-member team has been formed to probe the wall collapse incident. Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrakant Patil also announced that the NDRF will give compensation of Rs 4 lakh to families of 15 Bihar-based workers who lost their lives. Meanwhile, the Bihar government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for kin of the victims and Rs 50,000 for the injured who hail from the state. At least 15 people died while three others sustained injuries after a portion of a wall collapsed near Talab Masjid in Kondhwa area of Pune in the wee hours of Saturday. An official from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) told ANI that the wall collapsed due to heavy downpour in the city.