Mumbai: BMC Labourer Dies After Falling From Water Tank During Dengue Breeding Inspection at BDD Chawl

A 47-year-old Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) labourer died after falling from a height of around 5-7 feet while inspecting a water tank for possible dengue breeding at BDD Chawl No. 6-A in Bhoiwada on Saturday afternoon, August 8. Pandurang Todkar, attached to the PCO Department of the F/South ward, reportedly slipped while stepping down from the tank.

Todkar fell on his back during the accident, and a rod struck his eye. He was immediately taken to KEM Hospital, where doctors attempted CPR and other resuscitation measures. However, he was declared dead on arrival. Mumbai BEST Bus Accident: Woman Killed After Bus Runs Over Her at Mulund Check Naka (Video).

BMC Labourer Dies After Fall During Dengue Breeding Inspection

A 47-year-old BMC labourer died after falling from a height of around 5-7 feet while inspecting a water tank for possible dengue breeding at BDD Chawl No. 6-A in Bhoiwada on Saturday afternoon.

Pandurang Todkar, attached to the PCO Department of the F/South ward, reportedly…

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BMC Labourer Was Inspecting Water Tank in Mumbai

Todkar was reportedly carrying out an inspection of the water tank as part of checks for possible mosquito breeding, an important measure during efforts to prevent the spread of dengue in Mumbai.

The inspection was being conducted at BDD Chawl No. 6-A in the Bhoiwada area when the accident occurred. According to the information available, Todkar slipped while stepping down from the water tank and fell from a height estimated at between 5 and 7 feet. Mumbai Bus Accident: 1 Dead, 3 Others Injured After BEST Bus Crashes Into Vehicles Near Plaza Cinema in Dadar; Videos Surface.

Rod Struck His Eye During Fall

The fall resulted in Todkar landing on his back. During the accident, a rod struck his eye, causing serious injuries. He was promptly taken to KEM Hospital for emergency treatment. Doctors attempted CPR and other resuscitation measures after his arrival. Despite the efforts, Todkar could not be revived and was declared dead on arrival.

Dengue Prevention Inspections

BMC workers conduct inspections of water storage areas and other potential mosquito-breeding sites as part of measures to control the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue.

Water accumulated in containers, tanks and other locations can provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes, making regular inspections an important part of civic disease-control efforts. The incident occurred while Todkar was reportedly carrying out one such inspection.

Todkar’s death also brings attention to the safety risks faced by civic workers who conduct inspections and field operations across Mumbai. Workers may have to access water tanks, rooftops and other elevated or difficult-to-reach areas while carrying out routine civic duties.

In this case, the fall occurred while Todkar was reportedly stepping down from the water tank. The available information does not indicate whether any safety equipment or additional protective measures were being used at the time.

Inquiry Into The Incident

The circumstances surrounding the fall and the safety arrangements at the site would need to be established as part of any official inquiry.

Todkar was attached to the PCO Department of the BMC’s F/South ward. His body was taken to KEM Hospital after the accident, where he was declared dead despite resuscitation attempts. The incident has resulted in the death of a civic worker during a routine inspection intended to identify possible dengue-breeding sites.

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