The relentless spell of rain in Mumbai and several parts of Maharashtra has turned this year's monsoon into one of the state's deadliest weather events so far. Since the onset of the monsoon on June 1, at least 62 people have lost their lives, with building collapses and lightning strikes emerging as the biggest causes of fatalities, according to the latest Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) situation report.

As heavy showers continue to lash Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and neighbouring districts, authorities remain on high alert over flooding, rising river levels and dangerous sea conditions. The latest Mumbai rain news also comes with warnings of more intense weather along the state's coastline, where rough seas and high waves are expected.

The latest assessment shows that 25 people died in structural collapse incidents, while another 41 people were injured after buildings, walls and other structures gave way in different parts of the state. Several of these incidents were reported from districts including Mumbai Suburban, Thane and Nashik, where continuous rainfall has weakened older structures.

Lightning has proved almost equally deadly during the ongoing monsoon. Official figures show 23 people were killed and 17 others injured after being struck during thunderstorms. The severe weather has also devastated livestock, with 181 of the state's 200 reported animal deaths linked to lightning.

Landslides and mudflows have added to the mounting death toll. Authorities said six people died and four sustained injuries in landslide-related incidents, mainly affecting the hilly districts of Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Raigad, Satara and Pune. Falling trees have claimed another six lives, while flooding directly caused two deaths.

Fresh rain-related accidents continued to be reported over the past 24 hours. A wall collapse in Mumbai Suburban injured one person, while a tree crash in Ratnagiri left two others hurt.

Heavy monsoon rainfall has also pushed several rivers beyond danger levels, forcing authorities to monitor vulnerable villages and prepare evacuation measures where necessary. Flash flooding and waterlogging continue to affect multiple districts as rivers swell following days of relentless rainfall.

According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), some of Maharashtra's highest rainfall totals during the past 24 hours were recorded in Thane (196.9 mm), Palghar (185.4 mm), Raigad (134.1 mm), Mumbai Suburban (125 mm) and Pune (69.4 mm).

The season has been exceptionally wet across the state. Since June 1, many districts have recorded rainfall far above normal levels, with Palghar receiving more than 457% of its usual seasonal rainfall and Pune registering over 435%, placing both among the state's highest excess rainfall regions.

Meanwhile, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a red alert for the entire Maharashtra coastline, warning of dangerous wave activity and strong tidal surges through midnight. Authorities have advised people to stay away from beaches and coastal areas, while fishing boats and other small vessels have been instructed not to venture into the sea because of the heightened risk from rough weather and coastal erosion.

Disaster management officials have urged residents, particularly those living in flood-prone, landslide-prone and low-lying areas, to remain alert as the active monsoon conditions continue across Maharashtra.

With IANS inputs