Mumbai Monsoon Mayhem: 7 Killed, 7 Injured After Ghatkopar West Hill Slope Collapse; BMC Announces ₹4 Lakh Aid For Victims’ Families | VIDEO
Mumbai, August 12, 2026: At least seven people were killed and seven injured after a hill slope collapsed in Ashok Nagar, Ghatkopar West, amid heavy rain early on Wednesday. The landslide brought down a large peepal tree and sent mud and debris crashing onto nearby huts, trapping sleeping residents. The seven injured were rescued and rushed to Bhabha Hospital, Kurla, and Rajawadi Hospital,…
On August 12, 2026, a catastrophic landslide occurred in Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, following heavy rainfall. The incident claimed at least seven lives and left seven others injured. The landslide resulted from a massive collapse of a hill slope, which brought down a large peepal tree and sent a torrent of mud and debris onto nearby huts, trapping sleeping residents.
Four members of the same family were killed, alongside one unidentified individual. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, and all were reported to be stable. The area, situated in Ashok Nagar, is known for its vulnerability to landslides, a situation the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had previously warned about.
Despite the warning, residents chose to reside in the risky location. The rescue operation involved over 70 personnel, including teams from the National Disaster Response Force, Mumbai Fire Brigade, local police, and BMC workers. The operation faced significant challenges due to the narrow and poorly marked accident site. Rescue teams employed specialized equipment to detect trapped individuals.
Mayor Ritu Tawde and Additional Municipal Commissioner Avinash Dhakne visited the site to assess the situation and announced immediate financial aid of Rs 4 lakh for each deceased victim's family and Rs 50,000 for the medical treatment of each injured person.
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