At least seven people have died after a landslide struck a residential settlement in Mumbai’s Kurla area during the early hours of Wednesday, August 12, following heavy rainfall. Several others were injured, while rescue teams continued searching for people who may still be trapped beneath the debris.
The incident occurred at around 3:48 am at Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Kurla West, where a portion of soil and debris from a hillside reportedly collapsed onto two to three nearby rooms.
According to civic officials, the Mumbai Fire Brigade classified the incident as a Level-II emergency at 4:32 am. A large-scale rescue operation was subsequently launched involving the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), ambulance services and civic ward personnel.
Officials said six victims were declared brought dead at Rajawadi Hospital, while a seventh fatality was subsequently reported.
The deceased have been identified as:
Authorities are continuing to verify details as the rescue and recovery operation progresses.
Several people injured in the landslide have been shifted to nearby civic hospitals.
Four injured residents were reported at Kurla Bhabha Hospital. They include Sohel Ansari, 18; Mohamad Ansari, 14; Naimuddhin Eqbal Khan, 28; and Sajid Ansari, 16. Sohel suffered a head injury, while Mohamad sustained a back injury. Hospital officials said the injured were stable and receiving medical care.
Three additional injured people were admitted to Rajawadi Hospital. They were identified as Farana Dilber Khan, 28; Dilber Amnulla Khan, 38; and Shamin Muslim Khan, 26.
Rescue workers have been facing challenging conditions at the site. Officials said the approach to the affected area is extremely narrow, with only limited space for personnel and equipment to move through.
Around 50 BMC workers and NDRF personnel were involved in the initial rescue operation. The Mumbai Fire Brigade deployed multiple teams and specialised equipment, including fire engines, rescue vehicles, water tankers and other emergency resources.
Search teams are carefully clearing the debris while assessing the possibility of further soil movement.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde visited Gaushiya Chawl after receiving information about the incident and reviewed the rescue operation. She also met affected families and instructed civic and emergency agencies to intensify their efforts and maintain coordination.
The mayor announced ₹4 lakh in financial assistance for the family of each deceased person. Injured residents will receive ₹50,000 each towards medical treatment, officials said.
Senior civic officials, including Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr Avinash Dhakane and L Ward Assistant Commissioner-in-charge Anil Jadhav, were also present at the site.
The Kurla landslide occurred amid heavy monsoon rainfall in Mumbai. The city has experienced repeated spells of intense rain in recent weeks, resulting in waterlogging, transport disruptions and difficulties for emergency services in several areas.
Authorities are continuing to monitor weather conditions and the stability of the affected hillside while rescue operations remain underway.
The casualty figures could change as teams clear the remaining debris and establish whether additional residents are trapped. Further updates are expected from civic and emergency authorities as the operation continues.