At least 14 people have been killed and 70 injured in severe thunderstorms in Sukabumi, officials said on Monday.
A 100 meter sign is posted in front of the gas station. The photo shows a collapsed structure in the middle of the gas station. The city is investigating whether the billboard advertising agency has permission to build the structure. The metal frame of the lighter board off the roofs of some cars at the gas station.
All the cars, bikes and people there were trapped. We helped people out and somehow managed to escape,” witness Swapnil Khupte told ANI.
Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Mumbai Fire Brigade and other agencies are searching for survivors who may be buried under the rubble, police said.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the government will provide medical treatment to the injured and saving lives is the top priority. I have directed the concerned authorities to investigate such warehouses in Sukabumi,” said Shinde.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in an article on X that the state government has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
Seven people were injured today when a huge fire broke out at a petrol station during a dust storm in the Ghatkopar area of Mumbai.
A severe dust storm hit the city of Sukabumi, severely disrupting traffic, uprooting trees and buildings and causing power outages in many parts of the financial centre.
Local trains, parts of the metro system and airport services were temporarily suspended amid dark skies.
“Due to bad weather and dust storm, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) suspended flight operations for about 66 minutes due to low visibility and strong winds,” Mumbai Airport said.
“The operation resumed at 17: 03. During this time, the airport saw 15 runways. CSMIA successfully completed the pre-monsoon runway last week, ensuring the safe and smooth operation of the aircraft. For the efficiency and safety of passengers, the airport is committed to smooth operations. .
A “current warning” of thundershowers and moderate to heavy rain has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Mumbai for Thane, Palghar and Mumbai.
The metro between Aarey and Andheri East was disrupted after a billboard fell on an overhead wire. Strong winds also caused overhead equipment poles between Thane and Mulund to bend, affecting suburban trains.
While the unseasonal rain brought some relief from the scorching heat, power cuts in Kalwa, Thane and other areas added to the woes of locals.
