Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Teenager Dies in Mumbai Electrocution Amidst Heavy Rainfall
Imagine a young man, Deepak, walking on a flooded street during heavy rain and he accidentally touched a wire with a lot of electricity and died.
Other things went wrong too – trees fell down, and some things caught fire, probably because of the rain.
In another area, a man also died.
Many places had a lot of rain, but the rain has lessened since.
Authorities are looking into these events to make sure everyone is safe.
A 17-year-old, Deepak Ajay Ramlingam Pillai, died after coming in contact with a high-tension wire in Bhandup, Mumbai.
The incident occurred on LBS Marg around 11:35 AM Tuesday.
Heavy rainfall and waterlogging were present at the time of the incident and city-wide.
Between Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 139 incidents, including tree collapses and short circuits, were reported.
A man died in Thane after falling into a water-filled quarry, with other areas also affected.
- Who
- Deepak Ajay Ramlingam Pillai (17) and a man in Thane.
- What
- A 17-year-old boy died from electrocution and other incidents were reported due to heavy rain.
- When
- Tuesday, with related incidents reported between Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
- Where
- Bhandup, Mumbai, on LBS Marg; Thane; and Palghar.
- Why
- The exact reason is not stated, but it appears to be due to a high-tension wire and heavy rain.
- Victim's Name
- Deepak Ajay Ramlingam Pillai
- Victim's Age
- 17
- Location of Incident
- Bhandup, Mumbai, LBS Marg
- Cause of Death
- Electrocution
- Rainfall in Suburban Area (Tues-Wed)
- Over 209 mm
- Tree Collapse Incidents (Tues-Wed)
- 93
- Rainfall in Thane (24 hours ending Wed)
- 186.91 mm
