China News Service, August 25. According to Russian Satellite Network, a building collapse occurred in the Indian state of Maharashtra on the evening of the 24th local time. The Indian National Disaster Response Force confirmed on the 25th that the accident has caused at least 8 deaths. On the same day, Indian Prime Minister Modi posted a message on social media to express condolences to the victims.
On the evening of August 24, local time, a building collapsed in Mahad, Maharashtra, India. The picture shows the scene of the incident.
According to reports, the accident occurred in Mohad, Maharashtra. The building involved was a five-story residential building. After the accident, 3 teams and 12 fire brigades of the Indian National Disaster Response Force participated in the rescue operation.
Rescue workers said on the 25th that after the accident, the number of victims has risen to eight, and at least 15 people are still missing. However, local media in India reported that the accident has caused 11 deaths. In addition, according to the Indian National Disaster Response Force, more than 60 people have been rescued.
Earlier on the 25th, Indian Prime Minister Modi posted on social media that he felt sad about the accident, "I am with the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured will recover soon. Local authorities and national disasters. The emergency forces are all at the scene of the accident and will provide all possible assistance."
Indian officials have not notified the cause of the accident, but many speculate that the building collapse may be related to the continuous rainfall in recent days. The rainy season in India usually starts at the end of June each year and lasts until the beginning of October. Building collapse accidents caused by precipitation often occur.