Two killed, three others injured in a landslide

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Mumbai, June 24 (UNI) Two people were killed and three others injured when a landslide hit their huts at Omkar Nagar, Vashi Naka in eastern suburbs this morning following heavy rains in the city.

At around 1020 hrs landslides occurred at Omkar Nagar, Vashi Naka.

Deceased Machhindra Waman Salve died on the spot, while Rahul Subhash Waghmare succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.

Three injured were admitted to Satabdi Hospital, the sources added.

The death toll has risen to four due to rains since last night which lashed the commercial capital of the country.

Fire brigade sources said several calls of trees uprooting were received since last night.

The railway control room sources said Western Railway trains are running 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule. While Central Railway trains are running 25-30 minutes late.

Water logging and electricity failure was witnessed in several low-lying areas in the metropolis and in several parts of Navi Mumbai, the sources added.

However, Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Jairaj Pathak took rounds to take stock of the situation, and is likely to brief mediapersons at 1600 hours today.

UNI

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