Tree Collapse Kills Two in Mumbai within 24 Hours

A 57-year-old woman and a 45-year-old marketing executive died after two separate tree collapse incidents in Mumbai within 24 hours

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Tree Collapse Kills Two in Mumbai within 24 Hours
Real Estate Mumbai:Mumbai witnessed two tragic incidents of tree collapse within 24 hours, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. On Tuesday, a 57-year-old woman, Varsha Mestry, died after a banyan tree fell on her near the ST depot in Parel. The incident occurred on Sayani road at 10 pm, with high-speed winds on Monday night causing many branches to collapse on roads. Mestry, a ragpicker, was severely injured and rushed to the civic-run KEM hospital in Parel, but succumbed to her injuries.

According to civic officials, the 30-year-old tree was trimmed, but the intermittent rain had increased the water table of the soil, causing trees with insufficient root space to get uprooted. In a similar incident on Monday morning, a 45-year-old marketing executive, Amit Jagtap, died after a banyan tree fell on him near BDD chawl in Worli. The authorities have been warned about the dangers of tree collapse, especially during the rainy season, and have been advised to take necessary precautions to prevent such incidents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people died in Mumbai due to tree collapse within 24 hours?

Two people died in Mumbai due to tree collapse within 24 hours.

What caused the tree collapse in Parel?

The high-speed winds on Monday night caused many branches to collapse on roads, leading to the tree collapse in Parel.

What is the age of the tree that collapsed in Parel?

The tree that collapsed in Parel was 30 years old.

What is the occupation of the woman who died in Parel?

The woman who died in Parel was a ragpicker.

Where did the second tree collapse incident occur in Mumbai?

The second tree collapse incident occurred near BDD chawl in Worli.

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