Health & Environment
Seven Dead in Mumbai Kurla Landslide
The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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A level-II landslip occurred at Gaushiya Chawl in Kurla West at 3:48 a.m. on August 12, 2026, resulting in at least seven deaths and four injuries.
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Rescue operations involve the NDRF and 50 BMC personnel, with Mayor Ritu Tawde announcing ₹4 lakh compensation for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for each injured person.
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Two people remain trapped under debris following the collapse of hillside soil onto two to three houses, with fire brigade teams utilizing specialized rescue vehicles to navigate the narrow site.