Mumbai Rains: Man Killed After Tree Falls on Him, Mayor Urges Residents to Stay Indoors Amid Red Alert
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A 63-year-old man was killed after a tree collapsed on him in Mumbai's Kurla area on Sunday as heavy rain and strong winds battered the city, prompting Mayor Ritu Tawde to urge residents to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel during the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Red alert.
The Mayor also announced compensation of ₹5 lakh for the deceased.
- Man killed in Kurla: The victim, aged 63, had recently purchased a shop in Kurla and had gone there to prepare for its opening when a tree collapsed and struck him. The incident, reported by NDTV, was captured on CCTV footage.
- Mayor announces compensation: Mayor Ritu Tawde announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh for the deceased's family following the fatal incident.
- IMD issues Red alert: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a Red alert on Saturday for Mumbai, Thane and several neighbouring districts as persistent monsoon rain and strong winds continued to affect the region.
Series of Tree-Fall Incidents
- Motorcyclist dies in Aarey Colony: In a separate incident on Saturday, an 18-year-old motorcyclist died after a tree branch fell on him in Mumbai's Aarey Colony. He lost consciousness and was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival, according to police.
- School bus tragedy earlier this week: The latest incidents come just days after 11-year-old student Vihaan Srivastava was killed and four other children were injured when a tree collapsed onto their school bus while they were returning home.
- Major accident averted near Mahim Church: A separate tree collapse near Mahim Church narrowly avoided causing injuries. A local resident told IANS that strong winds and heavy rainfall caused the tree to fall while people were inside nearby shops."There were very strong winds and heavy rainfall during which this incident took place. At that time, we were inside the shop. After hearing a loud crashing sound, I came out and saw that a tree had collapsed," the resident said."There were fewer people around at that time, so thankfully no one got injured," he added.
Mayor Issues Public Safety Appeal
With waterlogging reported across several parts of Mumbai, Mayor Ritu Tawde appealed to residents not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary and to stay away from trees during the severe weather.
In a post on X, she said public safety remained her highest priority and urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel, keep away from trees, park vehicles in safe locations and refrain from believing rumours.
She also shared the civic emergency helpline 1916 and asked residents to follow official instructions issued by the authorities.
BMC Advisory
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) also issued a public advisory on X, warning that trees could collapse because of strong winds. The civic body urged residents not to stand beneath trees or park vehicles near them during adverse weather conditions.
