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Khaleej Times
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
India: 7 dead, including 2 children, after wall collapses due to heavy rain in Delhi
At least seven people, including two children, died after a wall collapsed following heavy rain in India's capital, New Delhi, local media reported on Saturday. The victims, casual labourers and their families, were pulled from the debris and taken to hospital after Friday night's rain, the reports said, citing senior police official Aishwarya Sharma. After a brief pause, monsoon rains have lashed most parts of Delhi, a teeming city of 20 million, flooding streets and causing traffic disruptions. Many workers live in illegal settlements built without proper permits, leaving them vulnerable to collapses during prolonged rainfall.
Reuters
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Reuters
Seven dead after wall collapse in India's capital
NEW DELHI, Aug 9 (Reuters) - At least seven people, including two children, died after a wall collapsed following heavy rain in India's capital, New Delhi, local media reported on Saturday. The victims, casual labourers and their families, were pulled from the debris and taken to hospital after Friday night's rain, the reports said, citing senior police official Aishwarya Sharma. After a brief pause, monsoon rains have lashed most parts of Delhi, a teeming city of 20 million, flooding streets and causing traffic disruptions. Many workers live in illegal settlements built without proper permits, leaving them vulnerable to collapses during prolonged rainfall.
News18
6 hours ago
- News18
Seven killed as wall collapses in Delhis Jaitpur amid heavy rains
New Delhi, Aug 9 (PTI) Seven people were killed when a wall collapsed near Mohan Baba Mandir in Jaitpur amid heavy rains in the national capital on Saturday morning, police said. While the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) earlier claimed that eight people had died in the incident, police later stated that seven victims were confirmed dead and one injured person was undergoing treatment. According to DFS officials, the department received a call regarding the wall collapse at 9:16 a.m. Three fire tenders, along with police teams, rushed to the spot. The downpour, which began late Friday night around 11 pm, had lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR, and the India Meteorological Department had issued a red alert for Saturday. Police said the PCR received the first call about the collapse at 9:13 a.m., with the caller stating in Hindi, 'Badi deewar gir gayi hai," and that four to five persons were trapped under the debris. A senior police officer said that upon receiving the call, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Jaitpur, along with all available staff, immediately reached the site carrying ropes and other rescue tools. 'Rescue operations were initiated without delay. Additional DCP (South-East) Aishwarya Sharma and ACP Ravishankar also arrived to oversee the operations," the officer said. The officer added that the wall was broken through to rescue those trapped. Eight persons were pulled out and rushed to the AIIMS Trauma Centre and Safdarjung Hospital. 'Of the eight, seven — including three men, two women, and two minor girls — succumbed to their injuries during treatment. The injured person, identified as Hasibul (27), son of Khushana, a resident of Gangadhari, Jortalapara in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, is undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital's trauma centre," said the officer. Police said a thorough search was carried out by the Delhi Fire Service and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, but no other persons were found under the debris. The exact cause of the wall collapse is yet to be ascertained. However, officials pointed to the possibility of waterlogging and soil weakening due to the overnight heavy rainfall. A senior DFS official said, 'The intensity of the rain since Friday night has been very high, which may have led to weakening of structures in low-lying and vulnerable areas. In this case, we are still examining whether poor maintenance, construction defects, or natural causes triggered the collapse." The national capital received heavy rainfall through the night, causing waterlogging in several areas, traffic snarls, and reports of minor wall collapses and tree falls from across the city. Police said a case is being registered under appropriate sections of law, and an investigation will be taken up. 'We will look into the structural condition of the wall, ownership, and any negligence involved. Statements of witnesses and survivors will be recorded," the officer said. PTI BM HIG view comments First Published: August 09, 2025, 16:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
8 hours ago
- Climate
- News18
Seven Dead After Wall Collapses In Delhi's Jaitpur Amid Heavy Rain
Last Updated: Additional DCP (South East) Aishwarya Sharma said the wall was next to an old temple and a cluster of jhuggies occupied by scrap dealers. Seven people, including two children, were killed on Saturday morning when a boundary wall collapsed in Jaitpur's Hari Nagar area of South East Delhi following heavy overnight rain. According to Delhi Police, the 100-foot-long wall fell on nearby jhuggies, trapping eight residents. They were pulled out from the debris and taken to the hospital, but seven succumbed to their injuries. The victims—three men, two women, and two girls—were living in makeshift huts on a vacant plot. Additional DCP (South East) Aishwarya Sharma said the wall was next to an old temple and a cluster of jhuggies occupied by scrap dealers. 'The wall collapsed due to the rain. Rescue teams recovered the trapped residents and evacuated the remaining jhuggies to prevent further incidents," she said. #WATCH | Delhi: On the wall collapse incident in Hari Nagar, Addl DCP South East Aishwarya Sharma says, 'There is an old temple here, and next to it are old jhuggies where scrap dealers live. The wall collapsed due to heavy rain overnight. 8 people were trapped and were rescued… — ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2025 Delhi received heavy rainfall since early morning, causing severe waterlogging and traffic snarls in several areas, including Vasant Kunj, R.K. Puram, Connaught Place, and Minto Bridge. Traffic moved slowly near AIIMS and the Barapullah flyover, while Panchkuian Marg also reported flooding. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms with rain for Saturday, with a maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 27 degrees Celsius. Rain is expected to continue in the capital until August 12. Meanwhile, IMD issued an orange alert for three districts in Himachal Pradesh for August 11 and 12, and a yellow alert for the rest of the state. Since June 20, Himachal has reported 202 monsoon-related deaths—108 from rain, floods, and landslides, and 94 from road accidents. Rainfall this month is 35 per cent above normal, with districts like Solan, Kullu, and Kinnaur recording nearly double their usual average. view comments First Published: August 09, 2025, 14:38 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bigg Boss 17 fame Aishwarya Sharma reacts to separation rumours with Neil Bhatt: ‘My silence is not your permission'
Actor Aishwarya Sharma has finally spoken out about the swirling rumours around her separation from husband and actor Neil Bhatt, slamming the online gossip mill for speculating about her personal life. She expressed her frustration over the false reports, saying they are deeply painful. Also read: Aishwarya Sharma: People think that actors ki life kitni glamourous hai, no one sees the struggle behind it Neil Bhatt and Aishwarya Sharma first met on the sets of the Hindi TV show Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. Aishwarya took to Instagram Stories to react to the buzz around her personal life and marriage to Neil. Rumours of marital issues between Aishwarya and Neil have been dominating headlines for a while, with some suggesting that they are on the verge of separation and others claiming they're already living apart. In a note, Aishwarya said, 'I have been silent for a long time. Not because I'm weak, but because I've been protecting my peace. But the way some of you continue to write things I've never said, build narratives I've never endorsed, and use my name for your own publicity without facts or accountability is deeply painful'. 'Let me be clear: I have not given any interviews, statements, or recordings. If you have any real proof any message, audio, or video of me saying these things show it. If not, stop spreading news in my name. My life is not your content. My silence is not your permission,' she added. Aishwarya Sharma took to Instagram Stories to break her silence. Aishwarya concluded with a stern warning, saying, 'Please remember: just because someone is quiet doesn't mean they have nothing to say. It means they're choosing dignity over noise'. Neil has not yet responded to the reports about the buzz around his personal life. What do we know about the couple Neil Bhatt and Aishwarya Sharma first met on the sets of the Hindi TV show Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, where they portrayed the characters Virat Chavan and Pakhi, respectively. Their on-screen chemistry eventually translated into a real-life romance, and the two got married. After dating for some time, the duo got married in 2021. The couple also participated together in Smart Jodi and Bigg Boss 17. While they didn't win the show, their relationship did grab some eyeballs.
