Landslide in Mumbai’s Chembur: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said four to five houses have been affected by the landslide and at least six to eight people are feared to be trapped in the rubble.
UPDATED ON JUL 18, 2021 12:16 PM IST
At least 20 people died and several others were injured in the Mahul and Vikhroli area of Mumbai after incessant overnight rains caused houses to crumble and collapse in a landslide, officials said.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said four to five houses have been affected by the landslide and at least six to eight people are feared to be trapped in the rubble.
While 10 bodies were retrieved by the BrihanMumbai Corporation (BMC) and fire brigade personnel before NDRF reached, one person was found dead later. The 17 people were brought dead to civic-run Rajawadi Hospital and two were discharged after being treated for their injuries, BMC’s disaster management cell said.
The NDRF team, present at the spot is carrying out a search and rescue operation, officials said.
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JUL 18, 2021 12:16 PM IST
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JUL 18, 2021 10:29 AM IST
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“Saddened by the loss of lives due to wall collapses in Chembur and Vikhroli in Mumbai. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. Praying that those who are injured have a speedy recovery,” PM Modi said in a tweet.
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Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/live-12-killed-in-mumbai-after-house-collapses-due-to-rain-says-ndrf-101626577258703.html
