Mumbai Rains: 100 locals evacuated as precautionary step after landslide in Ghatkopar

At least 100 people were shifted to a safer location after a landslide in Bhatwadi area of Ghatkopar on Thursday

At least 100 people were shifted to a safer location after a landslide in Bhatwadi area of Ghatkopar on Thursday, a BMC official said.

The incident took place at 10 am in Vajan Kata, Jangleshwar Mandir area.

After the landslide incident, residents of 25-30 houses were taken to a municipal school in the locality.

"Due to the landslide, a large tree fell on the roof of the temple located in Pitamaha Ramji Nagar, prompting N Ward authorities to decide on evacuating people as a precautionary measure," he added.

Mumbai on Thursday reported 25 incidents of tree-branch fall, five of house collapse and eight short circuit cases.

Mumbai's island city, eastern suburbs and western suburb reported average rainfall of 21.51 mm, 23.87 mm, and 21.83 mm, respectively, in the 10-hour period between 8am and 6pm on Thursday.

(with inputs from PTI)

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