Central Railway’s Sunday maintenance block on October 4, 2026, closes Main line slow tracks between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Vidyavihar from 10:55 am to 3:55 pm. Down slow trains from CSMT, 10:48 am–3:45 pm, and up slow trains from Ghatkopar, 10:19 am–3:52 pm, divert to the fast line and stop at Byculla, Parel, Dadar, Matunga, Sion and Kurla; Chinchpokli and Currey Road are skipped.

Harbour line services between Panvel and Vashi are suspended 11:05 am–4:05 pm. Up Panvel–CSMT trains, 10:33 am–3:49 pm, and down CSMT–Belapur/Panvel trains, 9:45 am–3:12 pm, are cancelled. Trans-Harbour Panvel–Thane up trains, 11:02 am–3:53 pm, and Thane–Panvel down trains, 10:01 am–3:20 pm, are cancelled; Thane–Vashi/Nerul services continue. CSMT–Vashi specials will run during the block.

Alternatives include fast trains, interchange at Dadar, Metro Lines 1 and 3, NMMT buses between Vashi and Thane, and BEST buses on CSMT–Dadar–Sion–Kurla. Yatri and NTES provide status updates; call 139. UTS tickets can be cancelled before printing, with refunds to R-Wallet; reserved-train cancellations are refunded automatically. Marathon night specials left Kalyan and Panvel early.

Wadhwa Group Holdings Ltd, holding company of Mumbai-based The Wadhwa Group, confidentially filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI for a proposed IPO. The issue size, structure, valuation and use of proceeds have not been disclosed. Moneycontrol reported in April 2025 that the group planned to raise up to ₹2,500 crore.

Incorporated in 1982 and promoted by the Wadhwa Group Family Trust, the company is led by managing director Navin A. Makhija. It reported FY25 revenue of about ₹1,047.5 crore, up around 25% year-on-year, and has six subsidiaries.

The group says its completed, ongoing and future developments cover about 45 million sq ft across more than 250 projects, serving over 35,000 customers and more than 150 multinational corporations. Its portfolio includes The Capital and Platina in Bandra-Kurla Complex; The Address in Ghatkopar; Anmol Fortune in Goregaon; W54 and Pristine in Matunga; Solitaire in Powai; Aquaria Grande in Borivali; Atmosphere O2 in Mulund; Dukes Horizon in Chembur; and Magnolia and Wadhwa Wise City in Panvel. Wise City has delivered over 3,000 homes.

Congress leader Ashraf Azmi urged municipal commissioner to order immediate safety and technical audit of Mumbai's hilly, sloping and landslide-prone areas following landslide at Gausia Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Ghatkopar. Demands include: independent assessment by committee of engineers and geologists to determine if construction compromises terrain stability; review of development and work in landslide-prone areas including Chirag Nagar; compilation of settlement-wise list of families in hazardous locations for potential evacuation and rehabilitation planning; special 'Mumbai Hilly and Landslide-Prone Areas Safety Audit' campaign assigning risk levels with remedial measures, responsible departments and deadlines; findings to be made public. Letter referenced Maharashtra government's Hill Station Policy of 1996 providing regulatory framework for developing hill stations, resorts and townships in hilly areas.

Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) lottery for 2,640 tenements held 6 August 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Applications: 97,000 received; 75,300 valid EMD payers; 2,640 homes offered.

Income categories and pricing:

• EWS (family income up to Rs 6 lakh): 145 homes offered; Rs 29 lakh to Rs 35 lakh in Mankhurd and Goregaon
• LIG (Rs 6–9 lakh): 858 homes; Rs 35 lakh to Rs 1.50 crore in Vikhroli, Chembur, Ghatkopar
• MIG (Rs 9–12 lakh): Rs 1.50 crore to Rs 5 crore in Bandra, Dadar, Powai
• HIG (above Rs 12 lakh): Rs 5 crore to Rs 6.82 crore in Tardeo and South Mumbai

Prices reportedly 20–30% below comparable private market rates.

Claiming process: Download Provisional Offer Letter from MHADA account/app; visit MHADA office with identity, address, income documents; pay remaining 90% within 60–90 days; complete registration.

Additional costs: Stamp duty 5% (men), 4% (women), 6% (commercial); registration 1% or capped Rs 30,000 for residential; GST if applicable; society maintenance charges.

Lottery livestreamed on YouTube, Facebook, MHADA website.

The ongoing monsoon rainfall has left Mumbai's road network in a hazardous state with deep pits concealed by rainwater across several key suburban routes. Commuters on the busy Kurla-Andheri road express concern about the combination of uneven surfaces and hidden water traps causing daily accidents.

A resident reported that infrastructure has deteriorated significantly, making the stretch from White Bridge to Kamani Signal extremely dangerous during monsoon season. Potholes are not visible when filled with water, leading to accidents, particularly for two-wheeler riders who slip daily.

On July 5, the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Mumbai and Raigad district due to heavy rainfall since Saturday night. Mumbai recorded more than 250-300 mm of rainfall in the last 23 hours in some city areas. IMD forecast moderate to intense spells of rain across the regions.

Other monsoon impacts include a building balcony collapse in Belapur village, Navi Mumbai, in a severely dilapidated state. Waterlogging occurred in several parts of Thane city. Western Railway suburban network recorded precipitation exceeding 250 mm since Saturday night, with some regions receiving 150-200 mm, but train operations continued uninterrupted.

In Ghatkopar, a car was crushed after a giant tree uprooted in Vikrant Circle early morning. BMC was informed about the tree but took no action. Four vehicles were damaged with no casualties reported.

An NCP (SP) MLA noted a recurring annual issue of people falling into open manholes due to lack of proper maintenance. BMC has approximately Rs 81,000 crore budget with about Rs 250 crore spent on pre-monsoon preparations addressing manholes, drains and trees.