Balcony slab collapse in Vashi forces 16 families to shift homes

A concrete slab detached from a balcony in a multi‑storey building in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, on Monday, causing immediate safety concerns. Local municipal officials inspected the site and deemed the structure unsafe for continued habitation. As a precaution, 16 families residing in the affected block have been moved to temporary accommodation while repairs are carried out. The authorities have ordered a thorough structural audit of the building to prevent further incidents. Residents were advised to cooperate with the relocation process and to report any damage to personal property.