Mumbai weather LIVE Updates: 4 killed, over 50 injured as massive hoarding collapses in Ghatkopar; CM Shinde at spot

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Also Read: Mumbai Weather: Rain with gusty winds, dust sweep parts of Mumbai, Thane; brings relief from sweltering heat Those injured in the hoarding collapse incident at Pantnagar near Eastern Express Highway (EEH) have been rushed to Rajawadi Hospital for treatment. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms. Reacting to the incident, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said that he has ordered an inquiry in the incident.

“Since there is a petrol pump, the rescue operation is going on carefully. The whole focus is on the rescue operation. There seems to be several irregularities.

Who gave the permissions will be checked. Some notices were served, and why no action was taken will also be checked," said Fadnavis speaking to media. "Mumbai Police, Municipal Corporation BMC, Disaster Management Depts are coordinating and efforts are being made to evacuate the trapped people on war footing," said Fadnavis in a tweet.

Also Read: Mumbai weather: Meme fest starts on social media as sandstorm, rain lash on Maximum City, check out According to PTI, BMC said that it is going to file a complaint against advertising company for the incident. In a sudden change of weather, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) witnessed brief heavy showers along with dust storm and lightning. Though rains brought a relief from sweltering heat, incidents of trees collapse, water logging, traffic jam were reported from across the maximum city.

Several incidents of trees collapsing were reported in the city after a brief spell of shower. Some of the residents from Mulund also shared videos and photos of uprooted trees blocking the route and urged BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to help them. "BMC was so unprepared this