Landslide wreaks havoc in Bhandup area after heavy rains in Mumbai, destroys homes in seconds
A viral video shows houses collapsing in Mumbai due to a landslide triggered by heavy rain. Officials evacuated nearby homes and cleared debris. The BMC issued a high tide alert, while the IMD forecasts more rain and potential traffic disruptions, including subway closures.
A VIDEO went viral on Tuesday, capturing the dramatic collapse of several houses and walls on a hillside within seconds in Bhandup. The incident was triggered by a landslide amid the ongoing downpour in Mumbai, leaving residents in distress.
The administration officials rushed to the scene and cleared the rubble. To avoid a similar situation, nearby houses were also evacuated. The incident reportedly took place behind Omega High School at 7 p.m. in the Khindipada Bhandup area. No casualties have been reported.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a high tide alert for Wednesday.
According to the forecast, high tides are expected at 11:09 a.m. with a height of 4.40 metres and again at 10:57 p.m. at 3.75 metres. Low tides are predicted at 5:10 p.m. with a height of 1.84 metres on July 23, and at 5:06 a.m. on July 24, with the tide receding to 0.50 metres.
Andheri subway closed
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced an orange alert for various districts in the state, including more showers in upcoming days. Mumbai Traffic Police stated that Andheri Subway will be shut, citing severe waterlogging.
The traffic police mentioned, "Due to 1-1.5 ft water logging, the Andheri Subway is closed for vehicular movement. Traffic is diverted via the Gokhale Bridge & Thackeray Bridge.”
IMD has warned of over 150 mm of rainfall over the next 24 to 36 hours, raising the waterlogging and traffic disruption risks in many areas.
In the last 24 hours, authorities have received reports of at least 11 tree fall incidents, with the highest number — 8 cases, occurring in the western suburbs. Additionally, Mumbai has also witnessed 7 instances of electrical short circuits.
Central and Habour line trains faced delays due to downpour. Although, Western line trains are operating as usual, according to reports.
Meanwhile, heavy to heavy rainfall is expected over Konkan & Goa, Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra and Marathawada for the next five days. Moreover, light to moderate rainfall is likely to take place in other regions in Western India.
