{
  "id": 7084147,
  "title": "VIDEO: 4–5 Devotees Escape Unhurt As Ganesh Idol Falls Amid Sudden Rainfall In Nalasopara",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/video-4-5-devotees-escape-unhurt-as-ganesh-idol-falls-amid-sudden",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T07:53:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/video-45-devotees-escape-unhurt-as-ganesh-idol-falls-amid-sudden-rainfall-in-nalasopara"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Ganesh idol toppled during sudden rainfall in Nalasopara, causing four to five devotees to become trapped beneath it, although fortunately no serious injuries were reported. The incident occurred on Saturday evening in the Yashwant Gaurav area of Nalasopara West while the idol was being transported from a workshop to its final destination. As devotees attempted to cover the idol with plastic sheets to shield it from the rain, the trolley carrying the idol became unstable, leading to the idol tilting and falling. A video of the accident quickly spread on social media, capturing the moment when some devotees were pinned under the fallen idol. Local residents swiftly responded to the emergency, helping to secure and lift the idol before transporting it to the mandal's location. While the idol remained intact, a few people sustained minor injuries during the rescue efforts. Rainfall provided much-needed relief to the city of Mumbai, which had been experiencing a prolonged period of dry weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Yellow Alert for Mumbai and the metropolitan region, predicting light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in the area, with wind speeds potentially reaching 40–50 kmph.",
  "summary": "In a shocking incident that came to light amid sudden rainfall in Nalasopara, a Ganesh idol lost its balance and fell while plastic sheets were being placed over it. In the accident, four to five Ganesh devotees were trapped under the idol. Ganesh idol falls during rain According to the initial information, the incident occurred between 6 pm and 7 pm on Saturday in the Yashwant Gaurav area of…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Nallasopara: Ganesha Idol Topples During Rain Cover Setup, 4-5 Devotees Escape Unhurt | VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/nallasopara-ganesha-idol-topples-during-rain-cover-setup-4-5-devotees",
        "published": "2026-09-13T09:01:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}