At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm

At least 14 people have died and dozens were injured after a huge billboard fell on them during a thunderstorm in Indias financial capital Mumbai, according to local authorities.. ..

The billboard collapsed on some houses and a petrol station next to a busy road in the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar following gusty winds and rain late on Monday.. . Scores were trapped following the incident with rescue operations continuing till early on Tuesday..

The local weather department had predicted that moderate spells of rain, accompanied by gusty windsreaching40-50 kilometers per hour (25-30 miles per hour) were likely to occur in parts ofMumbaidistrict on Monday.. ..

There were temporary flight disruptions at theMumbaiairport, with 15 flight diversions and operationssuspendedfor a little over an hour, ANI news agency, in which Reuters has a minority stake, reported.. . Mumbai, like several Indian cities, is prone to severe flooding and rain-related accidents during the monsoon season, which usually lasts from June until September every year..

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