Mumbai Rains: Family seeks compensation after woman falls into open drain in andheri

In a heartbreaking incident, 45-year-old Vimal Gaikwad lost her life after falling into an uncovered drain on MIDC Central Road, opposite Veravali Reservoir No. 3, Andheri. Her niece, Dipali Bansode, holds the government responsible, citing that Vimal was the sole breadwinner of the Gaikwad family, which includes her husband, Appasaheb, a slow learner with low vision. The BMC has since covered the drain, but the family’s grief remains. Watch to learn more about this tragic accident during Mumbai Rains and the calls for accountability.