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Mumbai Ghatkopar Landslide Kills 2; 3-4 Feared Trapped
A landslide is when a big chunk of a hill slides down all at once.
This happened in a part of Mumbai, a huge city.
It occurred very early on Wednesday morning, between 3 and 4 o'clock.
The ground gave way in Ghatkopar, an area of Mumbai.
Sadly, at least two people lost their lives.
Some other people are missing and might be stuck under the fallen earth.
Strong rain has been falling on Mumbai for a while.
The rain makes the ground soft and more likely to slide.
Rescue workers are now looking for the missing people.
Everyone hopes the missing people will be found safe.
A part of a hill collapsed in the Gausia Chawl area of Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Wednesday, August 12.
The landslide is believed to have occurred sometime between 3 am and 4 am.
At least two people reportedly lost their lives in the collapse.
Three to four people are feared trapped under the debris.
The incident took place as heavy rains continue to batter Mumbai, the country's financial capital.
- Who
- Residents of the Gausia Chawl area in Ghatkopar, Mumbai; at least two people died and 3-4 people are feared trapped.
- What
- A part of a hill collapsed in a landslide, killing at least two people and leaving three to four people feared trapped.
- Where
- Gausia Chawl area of Ghatkopar, Mumbai.
- When
- Wednesday, August 12, believed to be between 3 am and 4 am.
- Why
- The hill collapse occurred as heavy rains continue to batter Mumbai.
Key facts
- Location
- Gausia Chawl, Ghatkopar, Mumbai
- Date
- Wednesday, August 12
- Time of Incident
- Between 3 am and 4 am
- Fatalities
- At least 2 people
- Feared Trapped
- 3-4 people
- Context
- Heavy rains battering Mumbai, the country's financial capital
Sources
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