Hoardings installed in Shree G Tower building in Wadala area of Mumbai fell on a car parked below. This incident took place near Barkat Ali block of Wadala. According to the information, two vehicles have been buried under the hoarding. The people present at the spot are trying to take out the vehicles. On the other hand, news is coming that more than 100 people are trapped after the hoarding fell on the petrol pump.
The weather suddenly changed in Maharashtra on Monday. Due to this, there was a strong dust storm in the financial capital Mumbai. Due to this there was darkness in the entire city. Along with the storm, it is also raining. There are also reports of people getting injured due to heavy hoardings falling in many areas of the city.
At the same time, due to the strong storm at the intersection of Wadala area, 3 people died in separate incidents in many areas, while more than 35 people were injured. There is also news of more than 100 people being trapped. The storm has also affected flight operations at Mumbai airport.
According to the information received, the hoardings installed in Shree G Tower building in Wadala area of Mumbai fell on the car parked below. This incident took place near Barkat Ali block of Wadala. According to the information, two vehicles have been buried under the hoarding. The people present at the spot are trying to take out the vehicles. On the other hand, news is coming that more than 100 people are trapped after the hoarding fell on the petrol pump.
News of lightning in Palghar:
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted lightning and moderate to heavy rain in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar. An IMD official said, ‘Lightning and light to moderate rainfall along with strong winds at a speed of 40-50 km per hour are expected at different places in Mumbai in the next three-four hours.’
Metro services suspended
A Metro Rail spokesperson said metro services were suspended between Aarey and Andheri East metro stations after a banner fell on an electric wire due to strong winds. An official said that the suburban services of Central Railway were affected after a pillar bent between Thane and Mulund stations due to strong winds. Chief spokesperson of Central Railway said that suburban services on the main line have been suspended.
Impact on flight operations:
Due to the dust storm that hit Mumbai on Monday, flight operations have been affected. Quoting Mumbai Airport, it has been told that the operation of aircraft has been completely suspended till further notice. Many international and domestic flights have been diverted to other cities.
There is also news of hailstorm
and there has been rain with strong storm in many districts of Maharashtra. Along with heavy rain, there is also news of hail falling from the sky in many areas. There is news of heavy rain in many areas including Satara, Maval, Ambernath, Palghar, Bhandup, Vikhroli, Ghatkopar and Sion. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning to people to come out of their homes.