Four people, including three children and a woman, lost their lives early Friday morning after a house collapsed in Kharkari Nahar village, Najafgarh, amid heavy rainfall in the national capital, according to officials from Delhi Fire Services.
The incident was reported at 5:25 am, shortly after heavy showers lashed parts of Delhi. Rescue operations were immediately launched by emergency teams.
“We received a call regarding a house collapse in Kharkari Nahar village in Najafgarh at 5.25 am. We deployed multiple teams on the spot and four people were rescued from the rubble,” a Delhi Fire Services official told news agency PTI.
The victims were rushed to a nearby hospital but were declared dead on arrival.
Officials said the local police have been informed, and further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause and circumstances of the collapse. The names and ages of the deceased have not yet been officially released.
Delhi-NCR lashed by storm and heavy rain; IMD issues weather alert
The incident occurred as Delhi and the National Capital Region were hit by intense rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds Friday morning. The downpour brought relief from the ongoing heatwave but also caused widespread disruption across the city.
Strong gusts—reaching up to 78 kmph in some areas—were recorded between 5:30 am and 5:50 am.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said more rain and thunderstorms are likely through the day, warning of possible damage to trees, power lines, and poorly maintained structures.
The storm led to a metal structure collapsing at Terminal 3 of Delhi Airport, while several key routes, including areas near the Akshardham flyover, faced severe waterlogging.
The incident was reported at 5:25 am, shortly after heavy showers lashed parts of Delhi. Rescue operations were immediately launched by emergency teams.
“We received a call regarding a house collapse in Kharkari Nahar village in Najafgarh at 5.25 am. We deployed multiple teams on the spot and four people were rescued from the rubble,” a Delhi Fire Services official told news agency PTI.
The victims were rushed to a nearby hospital but were declared dead on arrival.
Officials said the local police have been informed, and further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause and circumstances of the collapse. The names and ages of the deceased have not yet been officially released.
Delhi-NCR lashed by storm and heavy rain; IMD issues weather alert
The incident occurred as Delhi and the National Capital Region were hit by intense rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds Friday morning. The downpour brought relief from the ongoing heatwave but also caused widespread disruption across the city.
Strong gusts—reaching up to 78 kmph in some areas—were recorded between 5:30 am and 5:50 am.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said more rain and thunderstorms are likely through the day, warning of possible damage to trees, power lines, and poorly maintained structures.
The storm led to a metal structure collapsing at Terminal 3 of Delhi Airport, while several key routes, including areas near the Akshardham flyover, faced severe waterlogging.
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