Archive · 12 Aug 2026
5 Killed In Mumbai Ghatkopar Landslide, Rescue Operation Continues
In a big city called Mumbai, there are houses built near hills.
Early on Wednesday morning, lots of heavy rain made the side of a hill slide down.
When dirt and rocks slide down a hill, it is called a landslide.
The landslide fell onto some houses in an area called Chirag Nagar.
Sadly, five people died.
Two other people were hurt and went to the hospital, but they are doing okay now.
Some people might still be stuck under the dirt and rocks.
Rescue workers with special cameras are searching the rubble to find them.
The city's mayor promised money to help the families of the people who died.
The rescue workers will keep looking until all the rubble is cleared.
A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck Chirag Nagar in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area early on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, burying 2-3 houses.
Five people were killed in the landslide, although an earlier report said no injuries had been officially confirmed at that stage.
Three to four people are feared still trapped under the debris, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police Ganesh Shinde.
Two people were injured and taken to hospital: Sohel Ansari (18, head injury) and Mohamad Ansari (14, back injury), both reported stable.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde announced financial aid of ₹3 lakh for the families of those who died, to be provided via the District Collector's Office.
- Who
- Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are carrying out rescue operations; Mayor Ritu Tawde and Additional Municipal Commissioner Avinash Dhakne visited the site.
- What
- A landslide caused by heavy rainfall buried 2-3 houses in Chirag Nagar, killing five people, injuring two, and leaving three to four people feared trapped.
- When
- Early Wednesday morning, August 12, 2026, reported at around 3:48 am.
- Where
- Chirag Nagar area of Ghatkopar, Mumbai, near Rathod Medical.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall caused part of a hillside to slump down, making vulnerable areas susceptible to landslides and flooding.
- Incident
- Landslide triggered by heavy rainfall
- Location
- Chirag Nagar, Ghatkopar, Mumbai (near Rathod Medical)
- Time reported
- Around 3:48 am, August 12, 2026
- Houses affected
- 2-3 houses buried, including Gaushiya Chawl
- Confirmed deaths
- 5
- Injured and hospitalized
- 2 people, both stable
- Feared trapped
- 3-4 people
- Compensation announced
- ₹3 lakh per family via District Collector's Office
