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Heavy Monsoon Showers Cause Fatal Collapse and Mass Evacuations in Thane

Real-time rainfall monitoring has revealed weaknesses in Thane’s ageing housing stock, prompting emergency safety measures.

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Overview

  • On July 26, a 55-year-old man named Dunda Malhari Nimse died after his house in Alyani village, Shahapur taluka, collapsed under intense rain and high winds.
  • In the early hours of July 28, the wall of a 20-year-old vacant house in Lokmanya-Savarkar Nagar gave way, leading officials to barricade the site and demolish the remaining unstable section.
  • A wall failure in Wagle Estate prompted the evacuation of four adjoining homes, with residents advised to take shelter with relatives until permanent repairs are completed.
  • A viral video captured a domino-like collapse of five to six dilapidated houses in Kalyan, with prior evacuations credited for preventing any injuries.
  • Thane Municipal Corporation has cordoned off hazardous structures, intensified safety inspections and is urging residents to report any signs of structural damage.