Roof Collapses Near Humayun's Tomb: Multiple Injuries Reported Amid Heavy Rains New Delhi
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| Heavy rains in Delhi have caused the roof of a Dargah next to Humayun's Tomb to collapse. Heavy rains in Delhi have caused the roof of a Darga near Humayun's Tomb to collapse, trapping 10-12 people. Rescue operations are ongoing, with 11 individuals rescued and hospitalized. At least 5-6 are reported in critical condition, as teams search for any remaining victims -newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
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