6 killed in Mumbai building collapse as monsoon rains batter India
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Six people, including five children, were killed when a dilapidated residential building collapsed in Mumbai on Sunday amid heavy monsoon rains. Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde confirmed the deaths. The rains caused flooding and school closures, with the India Meteorological Department recording over 200mm of rainfall. The incident highlights the dangers of dilapidated infrastructure during monsoon season.
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Rescue operations for trapped residents under debris
Six people were killed in a building collapse in Mumbai.
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Heavy rainfall has caused flooding and school closures in Mumbai.
South China Morning Post- Rescue operations for trapped residents under debris
- Medical emergency for injured survivors
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Loaded language removedSix people including five children were killed when a building collapsed in Mumbai, officials said on Monday, as monsoon rains pounded India’s financial capital, flooding roads and leading to school closures. A dilapidated residential building collapsed on Sunday in the megacity’s east, trapping residents under the debris, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde said in a statement.
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Heavy rainfall has caused flooding and school closures in Mumbai.
South China Morning PostMumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde confirmed the deaths.
OpinionSix people were killed in a building collapse in Mumbai.
South China Morning PostThe building collapse occurred on Sunday.
South China Morning PostFive of the six killed were children.
South China Morning PostThe building was dilapidated.
South China Morning PostThe India Meteorological Department recorded more than 200mm of rainfall.
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