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A massive hoarding collapsed in Mumbai's Ghatkopar amid strong winds and dust storm that struck the city early Monday evening, killing fourteen people and injuring at least 76.
The 100-feet white billboard fell on a petrol station in Ghatkopar East, causing extensive damage and trapping people underneath.
A search and rescue operation is underway to locate and rescue the trapped individuals as the authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of hoardings and other structures in the city, particularly during extreme weather conditions.
The Mumbai Police Commissioner has stated that stringent action will be taken against those responsible for the incident.
Meanwhile, rains and gusty winds lashed parts of Mumbai and neighboring districts, disrupting Metro and local train services.
The unseasonal rain and chaos also affected the lifeline of the city's public transport, suspending Metro services between Aarey and Andheri East metro stations and causing delays and cancellations of local train services.
The extreme weather conditions and the tragic incident have become a topic of discussion and concern on social media, with many netizens sharing photos and videos from the affected areas.
The dust storm and heavy rain have brought a respite from the scorching summer heat in Mumbai, but the tragedy has overshadowed the relief.
The authorities are urging people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel during the severe weather conditions, and to report any unsafe structures or potential hazards to the relevant authorities.
Source: Mumbai rains: Giant hoarding collapses in Ghatkopar amid dust storm. Video