3-Storey Building In Shimla Collapses As Storms Hit Himachal Pradesh; No Fatalities Recorded
Three-storey structure in Shimla's Chopal market collapsed as Himachal Pradesh continued to experience severe rain on July 9. There were no fatalities recorded. The building had a UCO Bank branch, Dhaba, bar, and few other firms. The bank was empty as it was the second Saturday of the month. Men at the bar suddenly discovered cracks in window and realized the danger, fled the building, and warned others.
Tags: Shimla, Building-Collapsed, Himachal Pradesh, heavy rains
Courtesy: India today
Two Kids Die In Building Collapse At Delhi’s Malkaganj
Following the collapse of a four-story building in North Delhi's Malkaganj near Subzi Mandi, two children, reportedly brothers, succumbed to their injuries at Bada Hindu Rao hospital on September 13. One person, who was rescued from the debris, has been undergoing treatment at the hospital. Besides, a car parked near the building was badly damaged by the debris. However, around seven fire tenders were involved in the rescue operation.
Tags: Building-Collapsed, delhi Malkaganj, Death, Injured, Rescue
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
17 Dead, 15 Rescued In Mumbai Following Wall Collapse Due To Heavy Rain
Following a heavy downpour, at least 17 people have died owning to building collapse in Mumbai’s Chembur and Vikhroli areas on July 18. Reportedly, 14 have lost their lives and 15 people have been rescued in Chembur’s Bharat Nagar area. However, the rescue operation is still under process and the injured's have been hospitalized. Moreover, a sum of 2 lakh will be provided to the deceased's family by the PM.
Tags: Mumbai, Mumbai Rains, Building-Collapsed, Dead, Injured
Courtesy: The Quint
Maharashtra: 7 Killed In Thane Residential Building Collapse
In a heart-wrenching incident, at least seven people were crushed to death after a residential building collapsed in the Thane district of Maharashtra on May 28. The incident occurred at night and it is estimated that nearly four to five people are still trapped in the debris. Reportedly, fire brigade and National Disaster Response Force personnel have been deployed at the site for the rescue operation.
Tags: Maharashtra , Thane Municipal Corporation, Thane, Building-Collapsed, Death
Courtesy: India Today
Turkey: 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Kills At Least 12, Injures 438
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Turkey on October 30 has killed at least 12 people and injured over 438. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority informed that rescue operations were underway and two military helicopters were being used for the purpose. Reportedly the government has granted an emergency aid of three million Turkish liars. The earthquake was reported from Aegean Sea off the country's Izmir province.
Tags: Turkey, Earthquake, Building-Collapsed, Dead
Courtesy: ANI News
Maharashtra: 42-year-old Residential Building Collapsed In Thane
A 42-year-old residential two-storey building in Dombivli of Maharashtra's Thane district collapsed on October 29. However, it caused no casualties or injuries. Reportedly, the residents rushed to the outside after hearing the voice of cracking of building pillars. Civic body official Bharat Pawar informed that a notice was already given to landlord regarding life-threatening condition of the building. Meanwhile, the building owner has… read-more
Tags: Building-Collapsed, Thane, Dombivli, Maharashtra
Courtesy: Zee News
Maharashtra: Three-storey Building Collapsed in Bhiwandi; 10 people die
Atleast 10 people have lost their lives and over 25 people were feared trapped after a three-storey building in Patel Compound area at Bhiwandi collapsed on September 21. Reportedly, a rescue operation by the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) is in progress. NDRF officials said that the locals rescued over 20 people before the arrival of the response force. President Kovind and PM Modi expressed their grief at the tragic incident.
Tags: Maharashtra , bhiwandi, Building-Collapsed, NDRF
Courtesy: ANI News
Kolkata: 16-Year-Old Loses Life After Four-Storeyed Building Collapses
A 16-year-old boy, identified as Vishal Mandal, lost his life after a four-storeyed building collapsed in one of the busiest areas of Kolkata. The building was located in Burra Bazar's Noormalohiya lane. The deceased was the son of a former Revolutionary Socialist Party member Ajay Mandal who has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just days ago. Besides, an eyewitness told that one person was critically injured as well, and was rushed to… read-more
Tags: Building-Collapsed, Kolkata, Dead
Courtesy: Brifly News