Mumbai: A retaining wall behind Omega High School in Bhandup’s Khindipada area collapsed on Tuesday evening after a large crack developed on a 50-foot hill, bringing down five houses along with it. No injuries were reported as the affected homes had been evacuated in time.
The incident occurred in a densely populated section of the hillside. Locals said the crack appeared earlier in the day and widened by evening, triggering the collapse. Some residents recorded the moment on their mobile phones, capturing visuals of the debris sliding down.
Heavy rains in Mumbai; IMD issues yellow alert
The wall collapse comes as Mumbai continues to experience intense monsoon rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the city and neighbouring districts, warning of heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph in some areas.
Weekly forecast for Mumbai (as per IMD)
| Date | Min Temp | Max Temp | Weather Forecast | Warnings |
| 23-Jul | 24 | 29 | Generally cloudy sky with Heavy rain | Heavy Rainfall |
| 24-Jul | 23 | 29 | Generally cloudy sky with Heavy rain | Heavy Rainfall |
| 25-Jul | 23 | 28 | Generally cloudy sky with Heavy rain | Heavy Rainfall |
| 26-Jul | 23 | 28 | Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain | No warning |
| 27-Jul | 24 | 30 | Rain | No warning |
| 28-Jul | 25 | 29 | Rain | No warning |
On Tuesday, Mumbai recorded more than 100 mm of rainfall for the second consecutive day. Over the past 48 hours, suburban areas have received over 200 mm of rain, significantly reducing the rainfall deficit built up earlier this month. According to IMD data, the Santacruz observatory recorded 108 mm of rainfall between Monday and Tuesday morning, while Colaba logged 40 mm.