At least 22 people died and several others were injured in the Mahul and Vikhroli area of Mumbai after incessant overnight rains caused houses to crumble and collapse in a landslide, officials said. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said four to five houses have been affected by the landslide and at least six to eight people are feared to be trapped in the rubble. While 10 bodies were retrieved by the BrihanMumbai Corporation (BMC) and fire brigade personnel before NDRF reached, one person was found dead later. The 17 people were brought dead to civic-run Rajawadi Hospital and two were discharged after being treated for their injuries, BMC's disaster management cell said. The NDRF team, present at the spot is carrying out a search and rescue operation, officials said.

Source: Hindustan Times July 18, 2021 03:22 UTC