Kurla landslide kills at least seven amid heavy rain; Mumbai announces compensation

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Twade has announced compensation of four lakh rupees for the families of the victims.

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Twade has announced compensation of four lakh rupees for the families of the victims.

Mumbai: The death toll in the Kurla landslide has risen to seven, while four others were injured after a landslide struck Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar in the early hours of Wednesday amid heavy rainfall. The incident was reported at around 3:48 am near Rathod Medical.Following the incident, a major rescue operation was launched. Teams from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, BMC, NDRF and the 108 ambulance service were rushed to the spot and began search and rescue operations.Seven dead, four injuredAccording to information from Kurla Bhabha Hospital and Rajawadi Hospital, a total of 11 casualties have been reported so far, including seven deaths and four injuries. The four injured persons were identified as Sohel Ansari (18), Mohammad Ansari (14), Naimuddhin Eqbal Khan (28) and Sajid Ansari (16). They were admitted to Kurla Bhabha Hospital and are reportedly in stable condition.Kurla Landslide: Death Toll Rises To 6 After Heavy Rains Cause Mishap In Chirag Nagar; Mumbai Mayor Announces ₹4 Lakh Compensation For DeceasedThe deceased have been identified as Mohammad Samir Ansari (14), Sahil Husen Abdul Kazi (19), an unidentified 45-year-old person, Aban Arif Shaikh (2), Manat Arif Shaikh (4), Marjina Arif Shaikh (27) and Viket Ramesh Yadav (27), according to Rajawadi Hospital.Mayor visits landslide siteFollowing the tragedy, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawade visited the site and met the affected families. She also directed the agencies involved in the rescue operation to expedite relief work and ensure better coordination.Tawade also announced financial assistance for the victims' families. According to a BMC release, the families of each deceased victim will receive Rs 4 lakh, while those injured will be provided Rs 50,000 each.Rainfall triggered landslideMeanwhile, DCP Ganesh Shinde said the landslide was triggered by rainfall. Police personnel were deployed at the site along with teams from the BMC, NDRF and other agencies.Further details are awaited.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in

Mumbai: The death toll in the Kurla landslide rose to six, while four others were injured after a landslide struck Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar in the early hours of Wednesday amid heavy rainfall. The incident was reported at around 3.48 am near Rathod Medical.The landslide affected residential sheds in the area, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. Teams from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, BMC, NDRF and 108 ambulance service were rushed to the spot and launched search and rescue operations.Details On Injuries & CasualtiesAccording to information from Kurla Bhabha Hospital and Rajawadi Hospital, a total of 10 casualties were reported, six deaths and four injuries. The four injured persons were identified as Sohel Ansari (18), Mohammad Ansari (14), Naimuddhin Eqbal Khan (28) and Sajid Ansari (16). They were admitted to Kurla Bhabha Hospital and were reported to be in stable condition.At Rajawadi Hospital, Mohammad Samir Ansari (14), Sahil Husen Abdul Kazi (19), an unidentified 45-year-old person, Aban Arif Shaikh (2), Manat Arif Shaikh (4) and Marjina Arif Shaikh (27) were declared brought dead.कुर्ला येथील भूस्खलन दुर्घटना: मुंबईच्या महापौर श्रीमती रितू तावडे यांच्याकडून बचावकार्याची पाहणीदगावलेल्या व्यक्तींच्या वारसाला ४ लाख रुपये, तर जखमींना ५० हजार रुपयांची मदत जाहीरकुर्ला (पश्चिम) येथील अशोक नगर, टेकडी क्रमांक ३ येथे आज (१२ ऑगस्ट २०२६) पहाटेच्या सुमारास… pic.twitter.com/2XTYGmm784— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 12, 2026 Mayor Announces ₹4 Lakh CompensationMumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde announced financial assistance for the victims' families following the tragedy. As per a BMC release, the families of each deceased victim will receive Rs 4 lakh, while those injured will be provided Rs 50,000 each.The Mayor visited the site after the incident and met the affected families. She also directed the agencies involved in the rescue operation to speed up relief work and ensure better coordination. Senior civic officials, including Additional Municipal Commissioner (East Suburbs) Dr Avinash Dhakane, Assistant Commissioner (in-charge) of L Ward Anil Jadhav and other officials, also visited the site.Rain Triggered LandslideDCP Ganesh Shinde said the landslide was triggered by rainfall. Police personnel were deployed at the location along with teams from the BMC, NDRF and other agencies. Earlier, officials said that several people were feared trapped under the debris and that rescue teams were working to locate and evacuate them. The emergency response continued through the morning as agencies worked to clear the debris and ascertain the full extent of the damage.