Reports indicated that those affected included travellers, local villagers, and families who were outdoors observing Nature Day. The presence of civilians near the site at the time of the strike contributed to the high number of casualties

According to the Thane Municipal Corporation's (TMC) Disaster Management Cell, the incident occurred around 4 pm in the Velankani building, a 30- to 35-year-old structure located near Fatima Church in Majiwada village