There was a strong dust storm in Mumbai on Monday along with the first rain of this season. This storm caused devastation in the Ghatkopar area. A 100-foot-tall hoarding was uprooted in Ghatkopar. 14 people died in this accident, while more than 70 people were injured.
There were strong winds along with rain in the Ghatkopar, Bandra Kurla, and Dharavi areas. On the other hand, the operation of air services at Mumbai airport was temporarily stopped. The airport authority said 15 flights were diverted during the storm. After this, air services started operating at 5:03 pm.
Mumbai Police has registered a case against the owner of Ego Media and others after the hoarding fell. Officials said a case has been registered against landlord Bhavesh Bhinde and others under sections 304, 338, and 337 of the Indian Penal Code. He said that an FIR has been registered at Pantnagar police station and an investigation is going on.
Central Railway official Swapnil Neela says that the land on which the hoarding was put up does not belong to the Central Railway but to the Government Railway Police (GRP).
The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains along with lightning and storms in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar. The Meteorological Department says that along with the storm, lightning may also occur in many places. During this period, strong dust storms can occur at a speed of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour.
President Draupadi Murmu and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over the accident. President Murmu said she was deeply saddened to learn about the casualties caused by the hoarding collapse in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
The uproar over the alleged use of the Bengali language 'Bangladeshi' in an alleged letter of the
A major change is coming for Indian stock market participants. Beginning August 3, 2026, stock ex
AC Cooling Hack Goes Viral: Should You Pour Water on the Outdoor Unit? Experts Reveal the Truth
As temperatures continue to soar across the country, air conditioners have become an essential pa
In the 2026 IPL, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made such a dazzling impression that, in jes
For some time now, the most controversial show Bigg Boss has been in the news. Earlier, there was
After the Nepal government banned several social media platforms, angry youth entered the Nepal P
Motorola Edge 70 Max Launch Date Revealed: Know the Expected India Launch, Price and Top Features
Motorola has officially confirmed the launch date of its next flagship smartphone, the Motorola E
In the trends of the Haryana election results, the BJP seems to be getting a majority. According
Former Indian captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly expressed surprise at Pakistan's decision
EPFO Launches 6-Month Amnesty Scheme: Check Eligibility, Benefits and How to Apply
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced the Amnesty Scheme 2026, offerin
