Mumbai Rains: Massive Tree Falls on Marol Military Road in Andheri East, 2 Injured (Watch Video)

Continuous torrential rainfall across Mumbai on Wednesday led to a major tree-fall incident on the busy Marol Military Road in Andheri East, leaving two people injured. The incident occurred during peak hours as high-velocity winds and intense downpours compromised the soil structural integrity of several old trees in the suburban belt.

Emergency response teams, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) disaster management cell and the local fire brigade, rushed to the spot immediately after receiving the alert. The two injured individuals were extracted from the debris and moved to a nearby civic hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention. Navi Mumbai: Short Circuit Under Nerul LP Bridge Electrocutes 2 College Girls Amid Heavy Rain (Watch Video).

The collapse caused a massive traffic bottleneck on the crucial Marol Military Road artery, which connects internal residential hubs to the primary commercial districts of Andheri. Standard municipal clearance protocols were initiated, with disaster teams utilizing mechanized cutters to chop and relocate the heavy timber. Traffic police personnel were deployed to divert vehicles through alternative routes as clearing operations proceeded.

The incident quickly escalated beyond local emergency channels, echoing in the political sphere. Local Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Mulji Patel raised the issue on the floor of the Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly, demanding stricter pre-monsoon tree trimming audits and swift compensation for the victims. Incessant Rains Paralyse Mumbai; Severe Waterlogging, Traffic Snarls Cripple City.

Two Hurt as Heavy Rain Uproots Tree on Marol Military Road

Tree crash at Marol Military road in Andheri amidst heavy rains. pic.twitter.com/OUbH0EbY1G

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This accident is part of a larger surge in rain-related emergencies across the financial capital. According to the BMC's latest 24-hour disaster dashboard, the city has recorded over 90 separate tree-fall incidents, alongside multiple short circuits and structural collapses. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has maintained an Orange Alert for Mumbai, warning residents of continued heavy downpours and strong winds over the next 48 hours.

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