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Uttar Pradesh: Building Collapses In Meerut’s Zakir Colony Due To Heavy Rain, 3 Dead

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uttar pradesh: building collapses in meerut's zakir colony, over 8 trapped; rescue underway

Meerut: Amid the heavy rainfall, a building collapsed in Zakir Colony of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday leaving eight to ten people trapped inside the debris. Three people, including a two-year-old child, a woman and one man lost their lives, said District Magistrate Deepak Meena.

The rescue operation was being carried out by the police and fire officials. The army, NDRF and SDRF teams were also informed, said Commissioner Meerut Division, Selva Kumari.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Rescue operation underway after a building collapsed in Zakir Colony of Meerut.8-10 people are trapped. Police and fire officials are carrying out rescue operation. Army, NDRF, SDRF have been informed, says Selva Kumari, Commissioner Meerut Division https://t.co/aVKWEw1WW6pic.twitter.com/mbmJDrPEEF

— ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2024

Kumari said, "A rescue operation is underway. Machinery has arrived at the spot and lights have been placed. Police and fire officials are carrying out rescue operations. Army, NDRF, and SDRF have been informed. Rescue operation is being intensified."

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Selva Kumari, Commissioner Meerut Division says, “A building has collapsed in Zakir Colony. 8-10 people are trapped under it. Rescue operation is underway…Police and fire officials are carrying out rescue operation. Army, NDRF, SDRF have been informed.” pic.twitter.com/K3RSyitk2L

— ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2024

Deepak Meena said, "In this incident, a man named Sajid who is around 40 years of age and his 2.5-year-old daughter died. About three people have died in total, including a child, one female and one male.

VIDEO | Meerut building collapse: “In this incident, a man named Sajid who is around 40 years of age and his 2.5-year-old daughter died. About three people have died in total, including a child, one female and one male,” says Meerut DM Deepak Meena. (Full video available on PTI… pic.twitter.com/77j9NxbaWX

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 14, 2024

According to the data by the Chief Minister office (CMO), at least 11 districts are affected by floods, triggered by the continuous heavy rainfall. 17 people are reported to have died due to the floods.

CM Yogi Adityanath, in a post on X(formerly Twitter), stated, "Relief money of Rs 4 lakh each has been provided to the families of the deceased. So far, relief money has been provided to 30 affected people in connection with the loss of 30 animals. 3,056 houses have been damaged. Relief assistance has been distributed in connection."

The UP CM ordered the deployment of NDRF, SDRF, and PAC teams in the flood affected areas in the state.

(With ANI/PTI Inputs)

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