The collapse of their building’s underground water tank has forced 51 families residing in Meghdoot building at Nehru Nagar in Kurla, out of their homes. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when work on the plinth of an adjoining building was on. Residents claimed that despite making complaints around six months ago regarding the problems caused by the construction nearby, no remedial action was initiated by the authorities.

After the collapse of the water tank, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) evacuated the Meghdoot building as a safety measure. The residents have decided to demand compensation from the builder of the adjoining building for the time they will have to spend outside their homes.