The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported that parts of the balcony and slab on the second and third floors of a building partially collapsed around 11 am, leaving some sections hanging dangerously. The incident, which occurred near Grant Road railway station in Mumbai, involved a four-story Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) building known as Rubinissa Manzil, managed by the Mumbai Building Repairs and Redevelopment Board (MBRRB). Tragically, one person lost their life, and four others were injured. Additionally, seven to eight residents were left stranded on the fourth floor.

Mumbai Horror: 1 Dead Search for Survivors:  According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) disaster management control, one woman was declared dead at Bhatia Hospital, and four others were injured and are receiving treatment. Among the injured, one person has been admitted to the ICU at Breach Candy Hospital. The injured individuals have been identified as Atul Shah (55), Nikesh Shah (26), Vijay Anand (25), and Siddhesh Dinesh Palija (30), who is in the ICU. The deceased woman’s identity has not yet been confirmed.

The Mumbai Fire Brigade dispatched four fire engines, a quick response vehicle, and a turntable ladder to the site, using various rescue tools. A total of 13 people were rescued, including six men, six women, and one child.

According to report some stranded individuals have been rescued, the search and rescue operation is still ongoing. The team is working to clear debris and is coordinating with locals and the police to check for any reports of missing persons. The operation will continue until the entire area has been inspected. MHADA engineers have also been notified to come to the site.

A MHADA official stated that residents of the collapsed building had been provided with alternative accommodation and issued notices six months ago, but they resisted relocating. The building, classified under Category A (constructed before September 1940), was not declared dangerous by the MBRRB because propping measures had been put in place.

It’s important to note that annually, before the monsoon season, the MBRRB issues a list of buildings deemed dangerous and unfit for human habitation, issuing eviction notices to residents, including commercial occupants, to vacate these properties to avoid incidents. The MBRRB provides alternative accommodations in transit camps. This year, the MBRRB identified 20 buildings as highly dangerous and unfit for habitation.