GG News Bureau
Mumbai, 18th July. 25 people were reported dead when a wall caved in at Vikhroli in Mumbai on due to heavy rains that lashed across the state from Saturday night.
So far 16 people have been rescued while several people are presumed to be buried under the mud debris.
The rescue work was on at the spot.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to wall collapses in Chembur and Vikhroli in Mumbai. He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh to be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives and Rs. 50,000 to those injured.
In a series of PMO tweets, the Prime Minister said, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to wall collapses in Chembur and Vikhroli in Mumbai. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. Praying that those who are injured have a speedy recovery: PM @narendramodi
Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to wall collapses in Mumbai. Rs. 50,000 would be given to those injured.”
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