Delhi rains: Bodies of 3 workers trapped in under-construction basement recovered
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi rains: Bodies of 3 workers trapped in under-construction basement recovered

Hindustan Times  

The bodies of three labourers, who were feared trapped in an under- construction basement in south west Delhi’s Vasant Vihar, were recovered on Saturday morning after a 28-hour operation by the National Disaster Response Force and other agencies. The two-storey basement, which was dug up for nearly 20 feet, was covered with at least 10-feet of water, slush, collapsed parts of temporary structures and a couple of trees. Delhi Fire Services director Atul Garg said the clogged water was cleared out and the bodies were taken out at around 10.45am. The two-storey basement, which was dug up for nearly 20 feet, was covered with at least 10-feet of water, slush, collapsed parts of temporary structures and a couple of trees, officials added.

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Delhi Basement deaths: 4 co-owners get bail, told to deposit Rs 5 crore
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Basement deaths: 4 co-owners get bail, told to deposit Rs 5 crore

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday granted interim bail to four co-owners of the basement in a coaching centre located in Old Rajinder Nagar, where three civil services aspirants drowned on July 27. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma ordered the release of Parvinder Singh, Tajinder Singh, Harvinder Singh, and Sarbjit Singh until January 30, on the condition that they …

Delhi: Several people feared trapped after building collapses in Jahangirpuri | VIDEO
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: Several people feared trapped after building collapses in Jahangirpuri | VIDEO

India TV News  

A portion of a two-storey building collapsed in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area on Friday afternoon, resulting in three fatalities and sparking fears that several other people may be trapped under the rubble. Casualties and rescue efforts Fatalities: Three individuals have been confirmed dead, including Mukesh Kumar, who was initially injured and later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Ongoing …

Delhi IAS Coaching Centre Deaths: Eyewitness Claims NDRF Arrived At Least An Hour After Flooding
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi IAS Coaching Centre Deaths: Eyewitness Claims NDRF Arrived At Least An Hour After Flooding

News 18  

Amid ongoing investigations into the deaths of three UPSC aspirants who drowned in a flooded basement at Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Delhi’s Old Rajender Nagar, an eyewitness has claimed that the National Disaster Response Force arrived at least an hour after the flooding. The eyewitness also mentioned that the basement frequently experienced water seepage during rains, which led the …

Delhi coaching centre deaths: ‘Rescue ops complicated by 12-foot-high, muddy water’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi coaching centre deaths: ‘Rescue ops complicated by 12-foot-high, muddy water’

Hindustan Times  

National Disaster Response Force personnel who were part of the search and rescue operations at Rau’s IAS Study Circle said that dirty, murky water that reached a height of 12 feet complicated their already difficult task. The personnel said they swam through the muddy water, lifting heavy almirahs and navigating around chairs and benches while hoping against hope that they …

Delhi rain: Death toll in rain-linked incidents rises to 11 in monsoon-hit Capital
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi rain: Death toll in rain-linked incidents rises to 11 in monsoon-hit Capital

The Hindu  

The number of those who died in rain-related incidents in the Capital rose to 11 on Saturday, including three labourers whose bodies were pulled out from the debris of a wall that had collapsed at a construction site in Vasant Vihar. A Delhi Fire Services official said those who died in the Vasant Vihar wall collapse were identified as Santosh …

Delhi rain fury toll reaches 11 as 6 more fatalities reported
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi rain fury toll reaches 11 as 6 more fatalities reported

Hindustan Times  

At least six more deaths were confirmed in rain-related incidents — the bodies of three labourers were recovered from a collapsed basement, and three more deaths from drownings were reported in underpasses — in Delhi on Saturday as the toll from Friday morning’s record-breaking downpour, which inundated parts of the city leading to an absolute collapse of infrastructure, touched 11 …

6 killed in rain-related incidents in Delhi-NCR, more showers likely today | 10 points
5 months, 3 weeks ago

6 killed in rain-related incidents in Delhi-NCR, more showers likely today | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

At least six people have been killed in rain-related incidents in Delhi, including a labourer trapped under the rubble of an under-constriction wall in Vasant Vihar and a 45-year-old cab driver at a canopy collapse incident at Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 1 on Friday. NDRF personnel recover a body from under the debris of a wall that collapsed on …

Vasant Vihar wall collapse: three bodies found, rain toll in Delhi rises to eight
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Vasant Vihar wall collapse: three bodies found, rain toll in Delhi rises to eight

The Hindu  

The bodies of three labourers were on Saturday, June 29 pulled from the rubble of a wall that collapsed at a construction site in the Vasant Vihar area here amid heavy rain, officials said. One victim yet to be identified DFS officials said the bodies of three labourers have been pulled from the rubble. Teams of National Disaster Response Force, …

Three labourers dead after they fall into pit at under-construction site in Delhi's Vasant Vihar
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Three labourers dead after they fall into pit at under-construction site in Delhi's Vasant Vihar

India TV News  

The dead bodies of three labourers have been recovered from an under-construction site after over 22 hours of operation on Saturday. Delhi Airport canopy collapse Although the rain was much-awaited in the national capital, which witnessed intense hot weather in last few weeks, the heavy rains have incurred a lot of damage to Delhi. Due to heavy rain since early …

Delhi: 8 people injured as buildings collapsed following heavy rains, storm
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi: 8 people injured as buildings collapsed following heavy rains, storm

Live Mint  

National capital Delhi on Monday woke up to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, which even though brought a much need respite from the sweltering heat, also injured eight people as houses collapsed in different parts. According to the fire department, three persons received minor injuries after a house collapsed in west Delhi's Jawalpuri. This was followed by another call about a …

Two dead as under-repair 4-storey building collapses in south Delhi
2 years, 7 months ago

Two dead as under-repair 4-storey building collapses in south Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Two labourers died and four sustained injuries when a four-storey building where construction work was going on collapsed on Monday afternoon in south Delhi’s Satya Niketan area on Monday afternoon. Deputy commissioner of police Manoj C said that the police control room was informed at 1.25pm at South Campus police station about the collapse of an under-construction building. Local residents …

2 Workers Dead, 1 Feared Trapped After Building Collapses in South Delhi
2 years, 7 months ago

2 Workers Dead, 1 Feared Trapped After Building Collapses in South Delhi

The Quint  

Two construction workers died while one is still feared trapped after an under-construction building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan on Monday, 25 April. Delhi Fire Service chief Atul Garg said, "As per our records, 5 persons were taken out, 2 died in the hospital. A call about the collapse of the under-construction building was received by the Delhi Fire Service …

2 Repair Workers Dead After Falling Into Delhi Jal Board Sewer Plant in Kondli
2 years, 8 months ago

2 Repair Workers Dead After Falling Into Delhi Jal Board Sewer Plant in Kondli

The Quint  

Two workers conducting repair work at a sewage treatment plant in Delhi's Kondli died after falling in a pit at the site on Wednesday, 30 March. The bodies of Nitesh, 25, and Yashdev, 35, were lifted out of the pit at the Delhi Jal Board sewerage plant with the help of a fire brigade, and were rushed to the Lal …

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