A three-storey building in Lucknow’s Transport Nagar collapsed on Saturday, killing eight people and injuring 28. The building housed godowns and a motor workshop. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and an FIR has been registered against the building’s owner. Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Adityanath have expressed condolences and announced financial assistance for the victims.
The search and rescue operation for Vijaya Lakshmi Gali, an Indian woman who fell into a pavement sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur, has entered its eighth day. Authorities have suspended diving operations due to the risks involved. The incident has sparked concerns about infrastructure and prompted an investigation into the cause of the sinkhole.
A two-storey building under construction collapsed in Jaipur’s Jawahar Nagar area on Thursday, trapping people in juice shops located beneath. Rescue teams from the Municipal Corporation, local administration, SDRF, and police are on site, working to rescue those trapped under the debris.
Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh have resulted in widespread devastation, with over 50 people feared dead. Rescue operations are underway, but communication and access remain challenging in affected areas. The state government has announced immediate relief and is seeking support from the Centre.
A three-storey building in Navi Mumbai’s Shahbaz village collapsed early on July 27, trapping several residents. Rescue efforts are underway by police, fire brigade, and the NDRF. Two people have been rescued, but two are still believed to be trapped.
A landslide on the Madan-Ashrit Highway in Central Nepal swept two buses carrying approximately 63 passengers into the Trishuli River. The incident occurred early Friday morning, and rescue efforts are hampered by heavy rain and the swollen river. Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal expressed his condolences and ordered all government agencies to assist in the search and rescue operation. Flights from Kathmandu to Chitwan’s Bharatpur have been canceled due to the weather conditions.
A six-storey building collapsed in Surat, Gujarat, on Saturday, resulting in the death of seven people and leaving at least six to seven more trapped in the debris. Rescue efforts by the NDRF and SDRF are ongoing.
A temporary bridge near Gangotri in Uttarakhand collapsed on Friday, leaving at least 30 pilgrims stranded. The incident occurred due to a sudden increase in water flow caused by a glacier approaching the Gangotri-Gomukh trek. Rescue operations are underway, with the SDRF successfully rescuing 16 pilgrims. Heavy rainfall in the region has triggered several incidents, including vehicles being washed away in Haridwar. The IMD has issued alerts for heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand, with red and orange alerts in several districts.
A family outing to a waterfall near Bhushi Dam in Lonavala turned tragic as five members were swept away by strong currents. Three bodies have been recovered, including a woman and two children, while two children remain missing. Authorities are continuing the search and rescue operation.
A water tank collapse in Mathura’s Krishna Vihar Colony resulted in two fatalities and six injuries. Rescue efforts are ongoing to locate individuals potentially trapped under the debris. The incident occurred at approximately 6:00 pm in a colony developed by the Uttar Pradesh Awas Vikas Parishad.
