Fallen Trees Damage Dadar Flower Market and Crush Car at Churchgate
A massive tree collapsed inside the Meenatai Thackeray Flower Market in Dadar during the wee hours of Saturday, causing extensive damage to flower stalls and goods. The incident occurred amid continuous heavy monsoon rains that have led to multiple tree falls, waterlogging, and traffic disruptions, prompting a Red Alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Mumbai, Thane, and surrounding districts.
The collapse at the busy wholesale market in Dadar took place before the premises became crowded with vendors and customers. CCTV footage of the incident captured the exact moment the tree came crashing down onto several stalls. In the footage, workers can be seen unloading and arranging flower consignments just seconds before the tree suddenly fell, triggering panic among those present at the spot. Despite the massive impact and destruction of stalls, no casualties or injuries were reported from the market.
Meanwhile, another major tree fall was reported in South Mumbai at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Churchgate. A huge uprooted tree fell directly onto a parked black Tata Nexon car. Photos from the scene showed the vehicle badly damaged under the weight of the fallen tree, though no injuries were reported in this incident.
A third tree uprooting occurred in the Peddar Road area amid continuous rainfall and gusty winds, though no casualties or major damage were reported there. Civic officials and fire brigade personnel were rushed to all the affected spots to clear the fallen trees and restore normal movement.
The IMD's Red Alert is in place from July 4 to July 6 for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across the region.
In light of the severe weather, authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious during intense rain spells, especially near old trees, weak structures, and landslide-prone areas. The Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office and the State Disaster Management Department have also appealed to residents to avoid unnecessary travel and stay updated through official advisories and emergency helplines, including the BMC’s emergency number 1916.
