The search operation in Ambedkar Nagar and Pimpripada areas on the third day of the wall collapse incident in Malad (East) is still going on. The victims, who have partly or entirely lost their houses, are staying without electricity, drinking water and other essential materials.

In order to get water, the residents are keeping buckets and other utensils in the open area to preserve rainwater, which can be later used for bathing and other purposes. A 52-year-old woman, Malti Janardhan Jhanje —who lost almost all her belongings including money, clothes, cupboard, bed, etc — is helping other families to save their belongings. She has turned her house into a godown, where the affected families can keep the leftovers of their belongings from the debris.

Rather than seeking shelter in the nearby school — a temporary arrangement made by the BMC for the victims — Malti prefers to stay back in her house. On asked why, an honest Malti said, "Many times, things get robbed from my house and I want to keep other's belongings safe. Our house is partly collapsed. People from nearby houses are collecting their belongings but do not have any shed or a house to store their belongings. We have given them some space in our house. Although we cannot find our valuables, we can at least help others to keep their belongings safe."

Janardhan Jhanje, a watchman, said, "We lost most of our valuables. I don't have anything to wear besides a shirt. All my clothes, money and other belongings got washed away." While Malti was the only one staying inside her house when the incident occurred, her husband and 23-year-old son were on a night shift. Many families are getting help from various groups of citizens as well as from the place where they are working. "I work as a maid in the nearby residential buildings. One of the families where I work called me to check if I need any financial aid. After the incident, I have not yet resumed work but the families are extending all sorts of help," informed Malti.