Tragic Wall Collapse Highlights Delhi's Infrastructure Woes Amid Torrential Rains

In a tragic incident on Saturday morning, eight people lost their lives when a wall collapsed near Mohan Baba Mandir in Harinagar, Delhi, amidst torrential rains in the national capital.

The Delhi Fire Service reported that three fire tenders were dispatched to the scene along with police units, as efforts to manage the disaster continued. The fire department received a distress call at 9.16 am, signifying the start of a challenging day for rescue workers.

While the exact cause of the collapse remains under investigation, officials noted that the city had been pounded by heavy rainfall overnight. The Indian Meteorological Department had issued a red alert for the region, as intense downpours began late Friday night and affected various parts of Delhi-NCR.