Mumbai Landslide Kills Six in Kurla; Rescue Teams Continue Search Under Debris
What Happened
Landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Kurla West, around 3:48 AM on August 12. The collapse buried multiple homes, killing six people and injuring four others. Rescue teams from the NDRF, Mumbai Fire Brigade, police, and BMC are continuing operations amid fears that additional people may still be trapped. Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde visited the site and announced ₹4 lakh compensation for the family of each deceased victim and ₹50,000 assistance for each injured person. Authorities said the narrow access route has complicated rescue efforts.
Key Takeaways
The incident highlights the recurring monsoon-related risks faced by residents living near vulnerable hill slopes in Mumbai, with heavy rains once again exposing challenges in urban disaster preparedness.