Unfortunate House Collapse in Delhi's Najafgarh Area
Heavy Rains Cause Tragedy in Dwarka, Delhi: A Mother and Her Three Children Perish after a Falling Tree
On a gloomy Friday morning, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in Delhi's Najafgarh area. A 26-year-old woman named Jyoti, along with her three little ones, all aged 7 or below, perished when an old house crumpled amidst the battering rain and strong gusts.
Confined and crushed under the debris, rescuers, comprising the police and the fire department, valiantly attempted to free the family, but to no avail. Tragically, upon reaching Rao Tula Ram (RTR) Memorial Hospital in Jafarpur Kalan, the four were pronounced dead.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Ankit Singh, it all began at 5.26 am when a harrowing phone call alerted them to a house collapse in the Kharkhari Nahar village near Jaffarpur Kalan. Upon arrival, they discovered that a towering neem tree had been uprooted by the winds, landing on a makeshift structure, causing it to caved-in.
The heartbroken husband, Ajay, managed to escape with minor injuries to his chest and wrist. IANS reports he was discharged following a dose of first aid. Ajay hails from the same neighborhood as the stricken family.
The incident impaired traffic flow, as numerous vehicles broke down amid heavy waterlogging caused by a thunderous rainstorm across Delhi- NCR. Trees crumpled and crumbled in various parts of the metropolis, accompanied by a dust storm that had set the tone for the day. Flight operations, traffic, and transportation were all disrupted, leaving many stranded in the city.
It's evident that weather plays a crucial role in such calamities. The unseasonal downpour, rampant winds, and poor infrastructure set the stage for an unfortunate sequence of events, resulting in a devastating loss. As Delhi grapples with the aftermath, urgent reflections on the city's preparedness and the need for stronger disaster response systems become paramount.
- The tragic incident occurred in Jaffarpur Kalan, which is located near Delhi's Najafgarh area.
- The old house that collapsed was situated in Kharkhari Nahar village, close to Jaffarpur Kalan.
- Rao Tula Ram (RTR) Memorial Hospital in Jafarpur Kalan received the four victims of the collapsed house.
- The waterlogging in Delhi-NCR was exacerbated by the heavy rainstorm, causing numerous vehicles to break down and traffic disruptions.
