US EditionDelhi: Seven Killed, Eight Trapped After Wall Collapse in Harinagar Following Incessant Rains
HARI NAGAR, JAITPUR AREA, SOUTH EAST DELHI, INDIA, AUG 9 – Eight people died and several were critically injured after heavy overnight rain weakened an old wall near a temple, with 78.7 mm rainfall recorded at Safdarjung, officials said.
- On August 9, 2025, a wall collapsed in Jaitpur, South East Delhi, close to an old temple, resulting in seven deaths and leaving eight people trapped in nearby makeshift homes.
- The collapse occurred after heavy overnight rains beginning around 11 p.m. on August 8, amid intense downpour and a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department.
- The trapped individuals lived in old jhuggies adjacent to the temple and were rescued and rushed to hospital, with three to four reported in critical condition.
- Authorities have evacuated the jhuggies in the area to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future, underscoring the location’s susceptibility to such events.
- The incident raised concerns about unsafe living conditions and ageing infrastructure in congested areas like Jaitpur, prompting evacuations amid ongoing heavy rainfall.
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