Maharashtra rain: Why the Western Ghats received historically high rainfall this July
The Western Ghats in Maharashtra received over 600mm of rainfall between July 6 and 8, leading to landslides and flooding that disrupted transport links between Mumbai and Pune. This unprecedented rainfall is part of a broader trend of increasing precipitation in the region, which poses risks to infrastructure and water reserves critical for the Krishna and Bhima river basins. The heavy rains have temporarily paralyzed key areas, affecting both local economies and tourism.