On Saturday, a building under construction suddenly collapsed in Delhi’s Paharganj area. In this tragic incident, two people lost their lives, and it’s feared that three others are still trapped under the debris.
🚨 Rescue operation underway
As soon as the information was received, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), fire department, and police teams rushed to the spot. Rescue teams are working hard to remove the debris and save those who are still stuck.
So far, it is not clear why or how the building collapsed. The local administration has cleared the nearby areas as a precaution. The police have begun an investigation into the incident.
🌪️ Storms and Rains Added to the Trouble
According to the weather department, several parts of Delhi-NCR saw sudden strong winds and rainfall on Saturday afternoon. Wind speeds were recorded between 50 to 60 km per hour, which caused trees to fall and electric wires to break in many areas.
In New Ashok Nagar, a part of the RRTS station’s tin roof flew away due to the strong winds, causing panic among the people present there. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but the affected part of the station has been temporarily closed.
The weather department has also predicted more light rain and strong winds in the next 24 hours. Authorities have advised people to stay away from trees and weak structures during this time.
