Mumbai Mount Mary Fair: Rain Shelter Collapses at Bandra Steps on Day 1, No Injuries Reported (Videos)
A part of a rain shelter at the Mount Mary Steps in Bandra West collapsed on the first day of the annual Mount Mary fair on Sunday. No injuries were reported. The affected structure was a side shamiana installed this year to provide additional space. Strong winds and unexpected rain are believed to have contributed to the collapse.
A part of a rain shelter at the Mount Mary Steps in Mumbai's Bandra West collapsed on the first day of the annual Mount Mary fair on Sunday, September 13. No injuries were reported in the incident, as the structure that fell was a side shamiana and not the main shelter at the venue.
The incident occurred as Mumbai experienced unexpected rain and strong winds. The affected shamiana had been installed this year to improve space usability during the fair, according to the information available. Mumbai Metro One Extends Services Till 1:03 AM for Ganeshotsav 2026.
Rain Shelter Collapses at Mount Mary Fair
Today was the first day of the annual Mount Mary fair in Bandra West.
A part of the side shamiana crashed however no one was injured as this isn’t the main shamiana but a side one done this time for space usability.
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#Mumbai: Rain Shelter At Mount Mary Steps Collapses On Day 1 Of Bandra Fair; No Injuries Reported
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Side Shamiana Collapses At Mount Mary Steps
A part of the side shamiana crashed at the Mount Mary Steps during the first day of the annual fair. However, no one was injured in the incident. The structure was not the main shamiana at the fairground but a side one arranged this time for space usability. The collapse took place amid changing weather conditions, with rain and strong winds affecting the area.
Strong winds and unexpected rains are being considered as possible factors behind the incident. At this stage, the weather conditions should be treated as a likely contributing factor rather than a confirmed cause unless an official assessment establishes otherwise. The incident comes as visitors gather in Bandra West for the annual Mount Mary fair, which draws large numbers of devotees and visitors to the area. New UPI Capabilities Unveiled in Mumbai: Understanding 'Tap & Pay' and AI-Powered MyUPI.
No injuries were reported following the collapse of the side shelter. The main shamiana was not involved in the incident, according to the information available. Further details on any inspection or action concerning the temporary structure were not immediately available. The annual Mount Mary fair continues to attract visitors around the Mount Mary Basilica and surrounding areas of Bandra West.
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