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Navi Mumbai recorded an average rainfall of 53.40 mm between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on 6 July, following two consecutive days of exceptionally heavy rainfall across the municipal area. Strong winds accompanying the rain resulted in 62 tree fall incidents, prompting the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's Fire Department to undertake continuous clearance operations to restore traffic movement. The civic administration has kept its emergency response machinery on alert under the directions of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, while Mayor Sujata Patil reviewed the ground situation during field inspections. Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from trees and vacate buildings declared structurally unsafe as heavy rainfall continues across the city.
Navi Mumbai continued to experience intense monsoon conditions on 6 July, with the city recording an average rainfall of 53.40 mm between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm. The rainfall followed two consecutive days of exceptionally heavy precipitation, while strong winds led to widespread tree fall incidents across the municipal area, prompting the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) to maintain emergency response operations throughout the day.
According to the civic administration, the municipal area had received 210.76 mm of rainfall between the morning of 4 July and the morning of 5 July. This was followed by another 178.67 mm of rainfall between the morning of 5 July and the morning of 6 July, reflecting sustained heavy monsoon activity over the past several days.
The latest spell of rainfall was accompanied by gusty winds that caused trees to collapse at multiple locations across the city. Based on complaints and alerts received by the Central Emergency Control Room, 62 tree fall incidents were reported during the day. Fire Department personnel, working in coordination with the emergency divisional control rooms, have been engaged in removing fallen trees from roads to restore traffic movement and ensure public safety.
Rainfall varied across different parts of the city during the day. Airoli recorded the highest precipitation at 73.80 mm, followed by Digha with 66.60 mm and Koparkhairane with 60.00 mm. Vashi received 48.00 mm of rainfall, Belapur recorded 43.30 mm and Nerul registered 29.20 mm.
The civic body noted that a high tide measuring 3.44 metres occurred at 4.38 am. As several parts of Navi Mumbai are situated below sea level, heavy rainfall coinciding with high tide can result in water accumulation in low-lying areas. In view of these conditions, emergency response teams have been kept on standby across all administrative divisions under the directions of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde. Mayor Sujata Patil also conducted field inspections during the day to review the prevailing monsoon situation and ongoing response measures.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has appealed to residents to exercise caution while the adverse weather persists. Citizens have been advised to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary and to refrain from standing beneath trees or parking vehicles under them, as strong winds have increased the likelihood of tree falls.
The civic administration has also urged occupants of buildings declared dangerous or structurally unsafe by the corporation, or those showing signs of structural instability, to vacate such premises immediately to prevent potential accidents. Residents facing any emergency have been requested to contact the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's Disaster Management Control Room for assistance.
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