Monsoon Fury Claims 3 Lives In MMR: Mumbai Man Falls Into Open Manhole, Two Electrocuted In Thane
Monsoon Fury Claims 3 Lives In MMR: Mumbai Man Falls Into Open Manhole, Two Electrocuted In Thane Published By, Last Updated: July 02, 2026, 22:43
Monsoon Fury Claims 3 Lives In MMR: Mumbai Man Falls Into Open Manhole, Two Electrocuted In Thane Published By, Last Updated: July 02, 2026, 22:43 IST These deaths raised concerns over safety, with recurring incidents involving open manholes, exposed live wires and waterlogging once again highlighting risks faced by residents. Rapid Read 55-year-old Aslam Easaf Shaikh (left), 17-year-old Aaliya and 24-year-old Shashi Rahul Chakr (right) At least three people lost their lives in separate rain-related incidents across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) on Thursday as relentless monsoon showers disrupted normal life, flooded roads and once again exposed glaring gaps in civic infrastructure and public safety. Mumbai and neighbouring Thane witnessed heavy rainfall throughout the day, inundating low-lying areas and severely affecting transport services. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), parts of Mumbai received more than 200 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, with Bhandup and Santacruz recording nearly 239 mm. Mumbai Man Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole The first tragedy unfolded in Mumbai’s Chandivali area, where 55-year-old Aslam Easaf Shaikh lost his life after accidentally falling into an open stormwater drainage manhole on Khairani Road. CCTV footage captured the chilling moment when Shaikh, who was speaking on his mobile phone, walked past a parked tempo before suddenly disappearing into the uncovered manhole.
The cover had reportedly been removed by three contractual workers carrying out drainage maintenance. The workers immediately lowered a ladder into the drain in an attempt to rescue him but could recover only his umbrella and slippers. The strong flow of rainwater swept Shaikh away, making rescue efforts extremely difficult. His body was recovered nearly three hours later. The incident, Mumbai’s second rain-related death this week, sparked widespread outrage over civic negligence. In response, the BMC suspended four officials and ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident. 17-Year-Old Girl Electrocuted in Mumbra In another tragedy, a 17-year-old girl died after allegedly suffering an electric shock from rainwater in Mumbra, Thane district. The victim, identified as Aaliya, was a resident of Yasmin Park. According to preliminary information, she had stepped out of her residential building when she came into contact with rainwater that had allegedly become electrified. She collapsed after receiving a severe electric shock and was rushed to a nearby hospital by family members and local residents. Doctors, however, declared her dead on arrival. Police have registered the case and launched an investigation to determine how electric current entered the rainwater and whether negligence by any agency contributed to the incident. 24-Year-Old Woman Dies After Stepping Into Electrified Water Hours later, another electrocution claimed the life of a 24-year-old woman in Kalyan-Dombivli, also in Thane district.
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