Overview

• A landslide triggered by heavy unseasonal rains occurred at 6:30 pm on May 20 between Vervali and Vilavade stations in Ratnagiri district.
• Railway authorities cleared debris by 8 pm, allowing train services on the Mumbai–Goa route to resume, though one train remains regulated.
• Passengers stranded overnight were provided food and water assistance by railway authorities as restoration efforts continued.
• The Konkan Railway, a vital 741-kilometre transport link connecting Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, faced significant disruption.
• Ongoing heavy rainfall, including 121 mm recorded at Pernem station in Goa, continues to challenge debris removal and restoration work.