A landslide in Mumbai's Kurla area turned into a major rescue operation early Wednesday after debris came down on structures at Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar.
The incident was reported at around 3:48 AM, when several residents were inside their homes. The landslide brought down part of a structure and debris fell onto two to three nearby rooms of the chawl.
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Landslide struck Gaushiya Chawl, Chirag Nagar, Kurla early Wednesday. The incident occurred at around 3:48 AM.
The reported death toll later rose to six. Several people were injured and others were feared trapped under debris.
NDRF and BMC personnel were deployed for rescue operations. Around 50 BMC workers were reported to be assisting at the site.
The incident occurred amid heavy monsoon rainfall in Mumbai. Rescue and debris-clearing operations continued through the day.
Initial reports said two people had died and around six to eight people were feared trapped. As the rescue operation progressed, however, the reported death toll rose to six, with several others injured.
Rescue personnel worked through the debris to locate anyone who may still be trapped. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and other emergency services were involved in the operation. Reports said around 50 BMC workers were assisting the rescue effort.
The incident occurred amid heavy monsoon rainfall in Mumbai, adding to the difficulty faced by rescue teams at the site.The area around the affected chawl remained the focus of emergency operations as rescuers continued clearing debris and checking damaged structures.
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The Kurla incident highlights the human cost of Mumbai's monsoon-related hazards, particularly for families living in vulnerable structures and densely populated areas. Beyond the immediate rescue effort, the incident raises questions about monsoon preparedness, structural safety and the vulnerability of settlements in areas exposed to landslide risks. The immediate priority, however, remains finding anyone who may still be trapped and ensuring medical assistance for those injured.
For families living in the densely populated locality, the early-morning incident created a desperate race against time as rescue workers searched for survivors.
