Two killed, several feared dead as rain triggers landslide in Mumbai's Kurla
PTC News Desk: A landslide in Mumbai’s Kurla area on Wednesday killed two people, while four to five others are feared trapped under the debris, officials said.
The incident took place around 3:48 am at Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Ghatkopar, according to the Mumbai Fire Brigade.
A section of a hillside collapsed, sending debris onto two to three houses and reportedly trapping five to six people. Rescue teams from several agencies are searching the area for survivors and are using specialised cameras to detect people under the rubble.
BMC Mayor Ritu Tawde and Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Avinash Dhakne also visited the site to assess the situation and oversee the rescue operation.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) said two people have died in the incident. Four to five people are still feared trapped beneath the debris.
Speaking with the reporters, DCP Ganesh Shinde said, "Rescue operations are underway, with emergency response teams and local authorities continuing efforts at the site. While we cannot confirm the exact number at this stage, it is suspected that three to four people may still be trapped under the debris."
"The bodies of those who lost their lives in the landslide have been sent to a hospital for further procedures. The Ghatkopar Police will take the necessary legal action and carry out further investigation in the matter," he added.
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Rescue operations are being carried out by teams from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
- With inputs from agencies
