Ghatkopar Kurla Landslide: Official Death Toll Rises to 7 After Terrible Rains
At least seven people, including two young children, have died after a landslide struck a hillside settlement in Mumbai’s Kurla area in the early hours of August 12, 2026, following a night of relentless monsoon rain. Here’s what’s confirmed so far about the Ghatkopar Kurla landslide, the ongoing rescue effort, and the response from authorities.
What Happened in the Ghatkopar Kurla Landslide?
The Ghatkopar Kurla landslide struck at around 3:48 am on August 12, 2026, at Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, near Rathod Medical, in the Ashok Nagar locality along Ghatkopar-Kurla Road. The area falls under the jurisdiction of the Ghatkopar police station. According to DCP Ganesh Shinde, a portion of the hillside gave way after continuous overnight rainfall, sending debris crashing onto homes below while residents were asleep.
Death Toll and Injuries
The death toll in the Ghatkopar Kurla landslide has risen to seven, including two young children. The deceased have been identified as Mohamad Samir Ansari (14), Sahil Husen Abdul Kazi (19), an unidentified man believed to be around 45, Aban Arif Shaikh (2), Manat Arif Shaikh (4), Marjina Arif Shaikh (27), and Viket Ramesh Yadav (27).
Four people were injured and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital in Kurla: Sohel Ansari (18), Mohammad Ansari (14), Naimuddhin Eqbal Khan (28), and Sajid Ansari (16). Two of the injured were reported to have sustained relatively minor leg injuries.
Rescue Operation Still Underway
Teams from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), 108 ambulance services, ward staff from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and the police have all been deployed to the site. Officials have described the rescue effort as especially difficult, since the access route to the affected chawl is extremely narrow, allowing only one person to pass through at a time, which has slowed the movement of both personnel and equipment.
Search-and-rescue operations remain an active concern elsewhere too this week, our coverage of the Shivagange missing person case tracks another ongoing search effort currently underway near Bengaluru.
What Caused the Ghatkopar Kurla Landslide?
Authorities have attributed the Ghatkopar Kurla landslide directly to the extremely heavy rain Mumbai received overnight. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in an official statement that relentless rain through the night caused a portion of a hill to collapse onto nearby houses, trapping residents under the debris. He described the incident as heartbreaking.
Prior Warning Signs
According to Designated Officer Gajanan Jaitapkar, notices had previously been served to several houses in the area ahead of this year’s monsoon season, flagging their vulnerability to exactly this kind of landslide. It’s a detail likely to raise questions about whether enough was done to relocate or protect residents after those warnings were issued.
Compensation Announced
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Twade has announced compensation of Rs. 4 lakh for the families of each person who died in the landslide, along with Rs. 50,000 for each of the injured. The announcement came as rescue and relief work at the site continued through the day.
Mumbai’s Recurring Monsoon Risk
Mumbai’s densely packed hillside settlements, many built directly against exposed slopes, have long been recognized as high-risk zones during the monsoon. Heavy, sustained rainfall over the city’s hilly terrain regularly raises the risk of incidents like this one, and it isn’t the only recent tragedy involving everyday infrastructure and safety failures, our coverage of the Morbi well water incident covers another such case that raised similar safety concerns.
What Happens Next
Rescue teams remain on site as of the latest updates, with authorities continuing to check whether anyone else may still be trapped beneath the debris. This report will be updated as more confirmed details emerge.
For more updates on this and other developments, check out our National section.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people died in the Ghatkopar Kurla landslide?
At least seven people have died, including two young children, according to the latest confirmed toll.
Where exactly did the Ghatkopar Kurla landslide happen?
It struck Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, near Rathod Medical, in the Ashok Nagar area along Ghatkopar-Kurla Road in Mumbai’s Kurla locality, under Ghatkopar police jurisdiction.
What caused the Ghatkopar Kurla landslide?
Officials say continuous, heavy overnight rainfall caused a portion of a hillside to collapse onto nearby homes.
Has compensation been announced for the victims?
Yes. Mumbai Mayor Ritu Twade announced Rs. 4 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 for each injured person.
Is the rescue operation still ongoing?
Yes, as of the latest updates, rescue teams including the NDRF and Mumbai Fire Brigade remain at the site checking for anyone still trapped.