Landslide hits key road stretch in Thane; no casualty
No casualties were reported in the incident, which occurred on August 17 evening
A landslide recently occurred on Ghodbunder Road in Thane city, Maharashtra, causing large stones and soil to fall onto the road near a residential complex. According to the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) chief Yasin Tadvi, the incident took place on Monday, August 17, 2026, in the late evening. No casualties were reported in the incident, with officials from the emergency control room receiving information about the landslide at 8:40 p.m. on the same day.
Emergency teams quickly responded to the scene, deploying earth excavators to remove the debris and clear the road to ensure smooth traffic flow. As a precautionary measure, the adjacent hillside area was cordoned off to protect pedestrians and commuters.
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