Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:52am on 02 Jul 2026,Thursday India
A man died after falling into an open manhole in Mumbai’s Sakinaka area during heavy rain on Thursday. According to officials, the man was reportedly using his mobile phone while walking when he stepped into the uncovered drain, where maintenance work was underway. Contract workers tried to rescue him immediately, but strong water flow swept him away. Only his umbrella and slippers were recovered at the scene. The tragedy occurred as Mumbai faced intense monsoon rainfall, causing severe waterlogging across the city. The incident has raised fresh concerns over safety measures, including barricades and warning signs, at maintenance sites. (PC: HT)
