Search and rescue operations continued into their second day on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the site of a landslide in Mumbai, where officials said two people were still feared trapped under the debris.
What Happened
The landslide struck a row tenement located near a hillock in the Sakinaka area in the early hours of Wednesday, August 12, 2026, following heavy rainfall. The disaster claimed seven lives and left seven others injured, according to officials.
A Challenging Rescue Operation
As per officials, a couple of people were still feared trapped in the debris as rescue efforts continued. However, the operation has remained genuinely difficult due to the site's narrow access, which has also restricted the use of heavy machinery — meaning rescue teams have had to rely more heavily on manual efforts to search through the debris, a slower and more painstaking process under such constraints.
Ongoing Efforts
With the search now into its second day, rescue teams continue working through the challenging terrain in hopes of locating the remaining trapped individuals. The narrow access to the site remains a significant obstacle, underscoring how difficult conditions in densely built urban areas can complicate disaster response even when rescue teams are working around the clock.
FAQs
Q1. How many people were killed in the Mumbai landslide?
The landslide claimed seven lives and left seven others injured, with rescue operations continuing to search for two people still feared trapped.
Q2. Where did the landslide occur?
The landslide struck a row tenement near a hillock in the Sakinaka area of Mumbai, following heavy rainfall in the early hours of August 12, 2026.
Q3. Why has the rescue operation been challenging?
The rescue operation has been difficult due to the site's narrow access, which has restricted the use of heavy machinery, requiring more manual search efforts.