Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt normal life across Mumbai on Sunday, with a tragic building collapse in Mankhurd claiming six lives.
A portion of a ground-plus-three (G+3) chawl collapsed in the Janta Nagar area behind Hanuman Temple at around 8.30 pm, trapping several residents under the debris.
According to preliminary information, parts of two to three homes in Chawl No. 5 gave way. Initially, authorities feared that four to five people were trapped beneath the rubble.
Fire brigade personnel, police, officials from the concerned departments and 108 ambulance services rushed to the spot. Search and rescue operations were launched immediately.
The incident claimed six lives, while there are fears that more people may have been injured.
IMD Issues Orange Alert For Mumbai
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai on Monday, July 6, forecasting heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds.
In view of the weather warning and to ensure students’ safety, all government, private and municipal schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed on Monday. However, government and private offices will function as usual.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has appealed to residents to step out only if absolutely necessary.
Schools Closed In Palghar And Raigad
The district administrations of Palghar and Raigad have also declared a holiday for all schools and colleges on Monday due to the forecast of heavy rainfall.
The IMD has issued a Red Alert for Raigad, Nashik, Pune and the Satara ghat region, while Mumbai, Thane and other coastal districts remain under an Orange Alert. Raigad has been placed on high alert for the next two days due to the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall.
Although educational institutions will remain closed, the district administration has directed principals, teachers and non-teaching staff to remain present during office hours. They may be deployed for disaster management duties as required by the local administration.
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