4 dead, several feared trapped after building collapses in Delhi's Mustafabad

IANS April 19, 2025 198 views

A devastating building collapse in Delhi's Mustafabad area has claimed four lives and left several people trapped. Emergency response teams from NDRF and Delhi Fire Service are conducting rescue operations at the site. The four-storey building reportedly had 20-25 residents when it suddenly collapsed around 3 a.m. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident might be linked to recent heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in the region.

"We received a call regarding a house collapse around 2:50 a.m." - Rajendra Atwal, Divisional Fire Officer
New Delhi, April 19: Four people died and many are feared to be trapped as a building collapsed in the Mustafabad area of Delhi on Saturday, police said.

Key Points

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4-storey building collapsed suddenly in Mustafabad

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NDRF and fire teams conducting intensive rescue operations

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14 people initially rescued with 4 fatalities

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Incident occurred after sudden weather changes

The incident took place around 3 a.m., police added.

"Four people died after a building collapsed in the Mustafabad area in Delhi this morning," Delhi Police said early Saturday.

Meanwhile, Sandeep Lamba, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, North East District, said 14 people were rescued.

Lamba said, "... 14 people were rescued, but four among them succumbed... it was a four-storey building...rescue operation is underway. Eight to ten people are still feared trapped."

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police, and dog squad are present at the spot. Rescue operations are underway.

The house collapse incident occurred just hours after a sudden shift in Delhi's weather on Friday night when heavy rainfall and thunderstorms lashed several parts of the city.

In a separate incident last week, a wall of an under-construction building collapsed during a severe dust storm near Madhu Vihar police station, leaving one person dead and two others injured.

The four-storeyed building had 20 to 25 people living in it. So far, 8 people have been rescued and taken to GTB Hospital for treatment.

The reason for the collapse is not yet clear.

Rajendra Atwal, Divisional Fire Officer, said the fire department received a call at around 2:50 a.m.

"We received a call regarding a house collapse around 2:50 a.m. ... we reached the spot and found out that the entire building has collapsed and people are trapped under the debris... NDRF, Delhi Fire Service are working to rescue the people," he said.

According to the IMD's forecast for Saturday, the sky will be "partly cloudy" and become "generally cloudy" towards Saturday evening.

Very light rain or drizzle is likely, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and dust storms, along with winds with a speed of 40-50 km per hour, gusting up to 60 kmph, in the evening.

The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 38 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is so heartbreaking 💔 The frequency of building collapses in Delhi is alarming. We need stricter regulations for construction safety. My prayers are with the victims and their families.
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Rahul S.
The rescue teams are doing amazing work in such difficult conditions. Hope they can save everyone still trapped. 🙏
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Anjali M.
Why does it always take tragedies like this for authorities to pay attention to building safety? This was completely preventable if proper inspections were done regularly.
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Vikram P.
The weather has been crazy lately. First the dust storm, now heavy rain causing collapses. Climate change is making everything worse. Stay safe everyone!
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Sanjay T.
Respectfully, while the article covers the basics, I wish there was more information about the building's age and construction quality. Understanding these factors could help prevent future tragedies.
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Neha R.
My cousin lives just two blocks away from this incident. It's terrifying how suddenly these things happen. Makes you appreciate every day you have with your loved ones. 😢

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