Mumbai landslip: Rescue operations on for 2nd day as two persons feared trapped
As per the officials, a couple of people were still feared trapped in debris, but the rescue operation remained challenging due to the site's narrow access, which also restricted the use of heavy machinery
On the second day of rescue operations following a landslip in Mumbai, the bodies of the last two missing persons were recovered, bringing the death toll to eight. The incident struck two chawls, Ghausiya Chawl and Garib Nawab Chawl, in Chirag Nagar, Ghatkopar, early Wednesday morning after heavy rains. The search and rescue efforts were called off around 1:25 p.m. on Thursday following the recovery of the final body.
Saddam Wajid Ali Khan, a 31-year-old resident, was found at around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. In addition to the eight fatalities, several others were injured, and four people were evacuated. The cleanup of the remaining debris, which the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is coordinating, is ongoing. Residents near the impacted area began to evacuate their homes following the disaster, while some chose to stay, indicating they had no other options or were provided with alternative accommodations.
Some residents, like Aslam Hashmi, his family, and Amjad Ali, expressed their dissatisfaction with the lack of prior notice from the BMC and their concerns over the potential for further damage.
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