Building collapses in Delhi's Mustafabad; several feared trapped

ANI April 19, 2025 171 views

A building collapsed in Delhi's Mustafabad early Saturday, leaving several feared trapped under debris. NDRF and police teams are conducting rescue operations amid unstable weather conditions. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have raised concerns over structural safety in the city. Last week, a similar incident near Madhu Vihar resulted in one fatality and two injuries.

"Around 7 pm, we received a PCR call... One person died and two were injured." – Additional DCP Vineet Kumar
New Delhi, April 19: A building collapsed in Mustafabad area of Delhi in the early hours of Saturday, with several people feared trapped under the debris, officials said.

Key Points

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NDRF and police launch rescue operation in Mustafabad

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Heavy rainfall triggers collapse amid unstable weather

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Similar incident last week killed one near Madhu Vihar

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Under-construction buildings raise safety concerns

According to officials, teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Delhi Police have reached the spot, and a rescue operation is currently underway.

Further details are awaited.

Delhi witnessed a sudden change in weather on Friday, with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms affecting many parts of the city on Friday night.

In a related incident, one person was killed and two others injured last week after a wall of an under-construction building collapsed near the Madhu Vihar police station during a dust storm.

According to police, the wall belonged to a six-floor building under construction.

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Vineet Kumar said, "Around 7 pm, we received a PCR call. On reaching the spot, we found that the wall of a six-floor under-construction building had collapsed during the dust storm. One person died and two were injured. The injured were taken to the hospital."

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is so heartbreaking 💔 Hope the rescue teams can reach everyone in time. The weather has been really unpredictable lately. Stay safe everyone!
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Priya M.
Why aren't construction safety standards being enforced properly? This is the second incident in a week. Authorities need to take stricter action against violators.
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Amit S.
My cousin lives in Mustafabad. The area has many old buildings that haven't been maintained properly. Praying for all those affected 🙏
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Sunita R.
The NDRF teams are doing amazing work as always. Hope they can rescue everyone safely. The weather conditions must be making their job even harder.
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Vikram J.
While I appreciate the coverage, I wish news outlets would focus more on prevention rather than just reporting tragedies. What's being done to inspect other vulnerable buildings?
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Neha P.
The sudden weather changes are really concerning. Climate change is making these extreme weather events more frequent. Stay safe Delhi!

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