Mumbai University’s historic Fort campus has suffered fresh structural damage after continuous heavy rainfall over two days caused a stone to fall from a heritage building near the High Court-facing entrance on University. The area was cordoned off immediately. The main gate has been shut since May, raising safety concerns and prompting demands for urgent repairs from student groups.

Mumbai: Continuous heavy rainfall over the past two days has damaged the historic Fort campus of Mumbai University, raising fresh concerns about the safety of its heritage buildings. On Monday morning, a stone dislodged from the upper portion of the university's historic building near the High Court-facing entrance on University Road and fell onto the adjoining footpath.

Admin Acts Fast, But Safety Worries Persist

Following the incident, the university administration immediately cordoned off the affected area with safety barricades and restricted pedestrian movement to prevent any mishap.

The incident has assumed greater significance as the Fort campus' main entrance, located opposite Bank of Baroda, has remained closed for repair work since May 2, 2026. Consequently, the High Court-facing gate had been serving as the primary access point for students, staff and visitors. With stone debris now falling near this entrance as well, concerns have intensified over the safety of both major entry points to the campus.