<p>The Mumbai civic body has ordered a high-level probe into the death of a woman who fell into a stormwater drain during heavy rainfall in Andheri East, Mumbai. The tragic incident happened on Wednesday at 9:20 pm, the police said.</p>

<p>The 45-year-old woman, identified as Vimal Anil Gaikwad, was stuck in an open drain and drowned. She was taken to the Cooper Hospital after the local police and fire department were alerted. According to the authorities, she was declared brought dead to the hospital.</p>

<p>The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Thursday, September 26, that a probe is ordered into the incident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani orders a high-level inquiry into the incident where a woman died after falling into an open drainage. The report to be submitted within 3 days,” said BMC.</p>

<p>“This incident was unfortunate. I have ordered a probe. The responsibility will be fixed,” Gagrani told Hindustan Times.</p>

<p>A committee of three has been formed to look into the incident, which will be headed by deputy municipal commissioner (zone 3) Devidas Kshirsagar. Mumbai Fire Brigade Chief Ravindra Ambulgekar and Chief Engineer Avinash Tambewagh are also part of the committee.</p>

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<p>“There was a cross culvert and Gaikwad fell in this. We recovered her body 50 feet away from where she fell. We are collecting evidence,” a civic officer said, reported Hindustan Times.</p>

<h2>Heavy rains lash Mumbai</h2>

<p>The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and Thane as heavy downpours lash the city. A red alert has been issued for parts of Palghar also.</p>

<p>The authorities announced the closure of schools as train services have been affected on Thursday. At least four people have lost their lives due to rain-related incidents in Mumbai and nearby regions.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Mumbai civic body has ordered a high-level probe into the death of a woman who fell into a stormwater drain during heavy rainfall in Andheri East, Mumbai. The tragic incident happened on Wednesday at 9:20 pm, the police said.

The Mumbai civic body has ordered a high-level probe into the death of a woman who fell into a stormwater drain during heavy rainfall in Andheri East, Mumbai. The tragic incident happened on Wednesday at 9:20 pm, the police said. The 45-year-old woman, identified as Vimal Anil Gaikwad, was stuck in an open drain and drowned. She was taken to the Cooper Hospital after the local police and fire department were alerted. According to the authorities, she was declared brought dead to the hospital. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Thursday, September 26, that a probe is ordered into the incident. Also read | Mumbai rains: Red alert issued, flights disrupted, trains halted, schools and colleges closed “BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani orders a high-level inquiry into the incident where a woman died after falling into an open drainage. The report to be submitted within 3 days,” said BMC. “This incident was unfortunate. I have ordered a probe. The responsibility will be fixed,” Gagrani told Hindustan Times. A committee of three has been formed to look into the incident, which will be headed by deputy municipal commissioner (zone 3) Devidas Kshirsagar. Mumbai Fire Brigade Chief Ravindra Ambulgekar and Chief Engineer Avinash Tambewagh are also part of the committee. Also read | Bengaluru fridge horror: Accused reveals shocking details in suicide note, says 'I killed my lover' “There was a cross culvert and Gaikwad fell in this. We recovered her body 50 feet away from where she fell. We are collecting evidence,” a civic officer said, reported Hindustan Times. Heavy rains lash Mumbai The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and Thane as heavy downpours lash the city. A red alert has been issued for parts of Palghar also. The authorities announced the closure of schools as train services have been affected on Thursday. At least four people have lost their lives due to rain-related incidents in Mumbai and nearby regions. (With inputs from agencies)

Mumbai rains: BMC orders high-level inquiry after woman falls in open drain, dies

<p>Twelve people have been rescued while two have died in the building collapse incident in Maharashtra's Kurla, according to the BMC.</p>

<p>Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ashwini Bhide on Tuesday said, "D wing of the Naik Nagar Society collapsed last night. 12 people were rescued and two were declared dead. Some people are still trapped."</p>

<p>The injured were taken to Ghatkopar and Sion civic hospitals.</p>

<p>The official reported that members of the fire department were looking for survivors. When the fire department arrived to the scene after receiving a report about the tragedy, the locals told them that 20 to 22 individuals were stuck under the debris, the official added.</p>

<p>The official reported that in addition to two rescue vans and other fire brigade equipment, over a dozen fire engines were stationed at the scene.</p>

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<p><strong>The collapsed building was issued a notice, but people continued to live there</strong></p>

<p>Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray visited Mumbai's Kurla where a four-storey building collapsed and said that such property should be vacated on the notice of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).</p>

<p>"Whenever BMC issues notices, (buildings) should be vacated themselves...otherwise, such incidents happen, which is unfortunate...It's now important to take action on this.He added, "Around five to seven people were rescued. All 4 buildings were issued notices, but people continue to live there," Thackeray said.<br />
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Twelve people have been rescued while two have died in the building collapse incident in Maharashtra's Kurla, according to the BMC. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ashwini Bhide on Tuesday said, "D wing of the Naik Nagar Society collapsed last night.

Twelve people have been rescued while two have died in the building collapse incident in Maharashtra's Kurla, according to the BMC. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ashwini Bhide on Tuesday said, "D wing of the Naik Nagar Society collapsed last night. 12 people were rescued and two were declared dead. Some people are still trapped." The injured were taken to Ghatkopar and Sion civic hospitals. The official reported that members of the fire department were looking for survivors. When the fire department arrived to the scene after receiving a report about the tragedy, the locals told them that 20 to 22 individuals were stuck under the debris, the official added. The official reported that in addition to two rescue vans and other fire brigade equipment, over a dozen fire engines were stationed at the scene. D wing of the Naik Nagar Society collapsed last night. 12 people were rescued & 1 declared dead. Some people are still trapped. The building has been dilapidated & since 2013 notices were given to first repair and then demolish the building: Ashwini Bhide, Addn Commissioner, BMC pic.twitter.com/BJjWdm1cBl — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2022 × The collapsed building was issued a notice, but people continued to live there Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray visited Mumbai's Kurla where a four-storey building collapsed and said that such property should be vacated on the notice of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). "Whenever BMC issues notices, (buildings) should be vacated themselves...otherwise, such incidents happen, which is unfortunate...It's now important to take action on this.He added, "Around five to seven people were rescued. All 4 buildings were issued notices, but people continue to live there," Thackeray said. #WATCH Four-storey building collapse in Kurla, Mumbai | 1 more rescued alive. Rescue operation on. No confirmation on how many people still trapped: Ashish Kumar, NDRF Deputy Commandant Total 8 people rescued so far, as per BMC pic.twitter.com/5X1WIPHTiT — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2022 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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