Building collapses after heavy rain in northern India
A building collapsed in Moradabad, northern India, after heavy rainfall, tearing through power lines and sending sparks into the street.
A building came down in Moradabad, a city in northern India, following a spell of heavy rain, according to footage circulated in local reports.
The collapse damaged nearby power lines, which sent sparks flying into the street as they fell, creating a hazardous scene for anyone nearby at the time.
No details have been released about casualties, the age or condition of the structure, or how many people may have been inside when it gave way. It also remains unclear whether local authorities have launched any rescue or investigative response.
Context
Building collapses following intense rainfall are a recurring hazard in parts of northern India during the monsoon season, when prolonged downpours can weaken the foundations of older or poorly constructed structures, sometimes leading to sudden failures like this one.
