6 Dead in Mumbai Building Collapse Amidst Heavy Monsoon Rains

Mumbai. In India's financial capital Mumbai, 6 people including 5 children died when a dilapidated residential building collapsed amidst heavy monsoon rains. Officials said on Monday that life has been affected as roads have been submerged due to continuous rain.

According to Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, the building in the eastern part of the city collapsed on Sunday, trapping residents in the debris. Rescue teams have recovered bodies from the spot.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'Red Alert' for Mumbai, stating that more than 200 millimeters of rain has been measured in 24 hours. Schools and colleges have been closed due to continuous rain and the possibility of strong winds.

Officials have urged the public to be cautious and not to go out of their homes unless necessary, as there is a risk of trees and structures falling due to the rain.

Heavy rains have occurred in Mumbai after a week of intense heat. Earlier last month, officials had imposed restrictions on water usage due to water scarcity, and water supply to swimming pools and construction sites had been cut off.

Concerns have been raised that the expansion of data-center infrastructure in this city of more than two crore people will put further pressure on water sources. It is said that these centers require a large amount of water for cooling, which could create further stress on the supply system.