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A 100-year-old abandoned house in Gwalior collapsed after heavy rain, though no injuries were reported. Officials confirmed water accumulation on the roof caused the structure, made of mud and stone, to give way. Nearby homes were secured as a precaution against falling debris. Meanwhile, the Indian Army continues flood relief efforts across Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Key Points: 100-Year-Old Gwalior House Collapses After Heavy Rain

  • No casualties reported despite the collapse
  • House was abandoned for 45 years before incident
  • Officials warn debris may affect neighboring structures
  • Army continues flood relief operations in affected states
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100-year-old house collapses in Gwalior due to heavy rain

A century-old house in Gwalior collapsed due to waterlogged roof, officials confirm no casualties but caution nearby residents.

"There are no casualties; this was a 100-year-old house... For 45 years, the house was locked. - Satyendra Singh, Zonal Officer"

Gwalior, August 5

A 100-year-old house collapsed in Gwalior due to heavy rain on Tuesday.

No casualties were reported, stated officials.

Satyendra Singh, Zonal Officer of Municipal Corporation of Gwalior, stated that water had settled on the roof of the house, which had been locked for 45 years, leading to the collapse.

"There are no casualties; this was a 100-year-old house... For 45 years, the house was locked. As water settled on the roof, the front part of the house collapsed. It was made of mud and stone, and as per the rules, a notice was also issued to them..." Singh told ANI.

"There is no danger to the nearby houses, but its debris can fall on the neighbouring house, so for safety, it has been locked with the help of the police," he further stated.

Earlier on August 2, Army remained dedicated in providing flood relief operations across the affected regions of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab.

In Madhya Pradesh, columns deployed in Guna and Shivpuri districts were derequisitioned on Saturday following stabilisation of the situation. Meanwhile, a flood relief column operating from Ashoknagar-Gwalior is actively conducting reconnaissance of the Isagarh and Sihora areas to assess potential requirements for relief and support.

In Dholpur, Rajasthan, an Army column remains on standby, ready to respond immediately if the situation deteriorates.

Simultaneously, responding swiftly to a requisition received from the Deputy Commissioner of Sriganganagar, the Indian Army has mobilised a team. This team is tasked with providing technical assistance for waterlogging issues due to flood-like conditions. The civil administration has requested five pumping sets and two kilometres of hosepipe to address the situation.

Over 105 civilians have been rescued by the security forces so far, and medical aid has been extended to more than 300 individuals.

- ANI

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Shreya B
This is why we need better urban planning! So many heritage buildings are just left to decay. The owners should be fined for neglecting property maintenance for 45 years! 😠
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Aman W
Our Army is doing commendable work in flood relief operations across multiple states. Salute to their dedication! 🇮🇳 Meanwhile, local authorities need to be more proactive about such old structures.
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Priya S
The house was made of mud and stone - such traditional architecture was actually quite climate-friendly. Sad to see it collapse, but glad no lives were lost. Maybe we should document these old structures before they're all gone?
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Varun X
While the officials say there's no danger to nearby houses, I hope they conduct proper structural audits. In my colony in Indore, three adjacent houses collapsed one after another last monsoon due to similar neglect.
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Nisha Z
The real heroes are our Army personnel working round the clock in flood-affected areas. As for the house collapse - issuing notices isn't enough, authorities need better enforcement mechanisms.

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