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Kurla Landslide Death Toll Rises; Mayor Announces ₹4 Lakh Compensation
In Mumbai, India, there was a big landslide early on Wednesday morning.
A landslide happens when heavy rain makes mud, rocks and soil slide down a hill.
It happened in an area called Chirag Nagar, in the Kurla part of the city.
The landslide hit some small homes called a chawl, where families lived.
Sadly, about six or seven people died, including some children.
Several other people were hurt, and some were treated at hospitals.
Firefighters, police and rescue teams searched the area to find people.
Some reports said two people were still trapped under the debris.
The Mayor of Mumbai visited the affected families and said they will get money to help them.
Each family that lost someone will get ₹4 lakh, and each injured person will get ₹50,000.
A landslide struck Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Kurla, Mumbai, early Wednesday amid heavy rainfall, reported around 3:48 am near Rathod Medical.
Two reports put the death toll at seven, while a third reported six deaths; four injured were identified at Kurla Bhabha Hospital.
Another report said seven were killed and seven injured, with three more injured admitted to Rajawadi Hospital and two people feared trapped under debris.
Rescue operations involved the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, BMC, NDRF and 108 ambulance service; DCP Ganesh Shinde said rainfall triggered the landslide.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde visited the site and announced ₹4 lakh compensation per deceased victim's family and ₹50,000 for each injured person.
- Who
- Residents of Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Kurla, Mumbai; rescue teams from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, BMC, NDRF and 108 ambulance service; Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, who announced compensation.
- What
- A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall buried residential sheds, killing at least six (with two reports citing seven deaths) and injuring several others.
- Where
- Gaushiya Chawl, Chirag Nagar, Kurla, Mumbai (described in one report as Ashok Nagar, Tekdi No. 3, Kurla West).
- When
- Early Wednesday morning, reported at around 3:48 am.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall triggered the landslide, according to DCP Ganesh Shinde.
Key facts
- Death toll
- 7 (two reports) / 6 (one report)
- Injured
- 7 (one report) / 4 (two reports); 4 admitted at Kurla Bhabha Hospital, 3 at Rajawadi Hospital
- Location
- Gaushiya Chawl, Chirag Nagar, Kurla, Mumbai
- Time of incident
- Around 3:48 am, Wednesday
- Cause
- Heavy rainfall
- Compensation for deceased
- ₹4 lakh per family
- Compensation for injured
- ₹50,000 each
- Rescue agencies
- Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, BMC, NDRF, 108 ambulance service
Quotes
DCP Ganesh Shinde
Deputy Commissioner of Police, West Zone
“About 50 BMC personnel and NDRF rescuers were engaged in the rescue operation. The extremely narrow approach to the site posed significant challenges to the relief and rescue efforts.”
deccanchronicle.com
“DCP Ganesh Shinde said the landslide was triggered by rainfall”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
Mumbai: Seven Dead And Seven Injured In Kurla Landslide
Mumbai: Kurla Landslide Death Toll Rises To 7, 4 Injured; ₹4 Lakh Aid Announced For Victims' Families










