The streets of Mumbai’s Ghatkopar turned chaotic on Monday as a massive hoarding collapsed amid a dust storm and heavy rainfall.
The collapse, triggered by strong winds, trapped numerous individuals and left a trail of damaged vehicles in its wake. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and panic as the towering structure came crashing down.
Huge hoarding collapses at a petrol pump in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area. Several people trapped inside, cars have been crushed#Mumbai #Ghatkopar #Rains #Wind #Maharashtra #HeavyRains pic.twitter.com/lnJmPwUcoE— News18 (@CNNnews18) May 13, 2024
Scaffolding collapsed
Mumbai authorities mobilised rescue efforts to extricate those trapped beneath the rubble, while ambulances rushed to the scene to provide medical assistance. In another scary incident, a scaffolding collapsed at Wadala.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously issued a yellow alert for certain parts of the city for May 13, warning of heavy rains, thunderstorms, and dry, gusty winds, especially in Thane and Raigad districts.
Mumbai traffic police said that vehicular movement was slow at Pooja Junction (Wadala) North Bound and Freeway Tunnel Trombay South due to the fall of the hoarding.
Meanwhile, Social media users took to X to share weather updates and expressed relief as gusty winds brought the mercury down by a few degrees.
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