Lucknow House Collapses After Heavy Rain; No Casualties Reported
A dilapidated house in Lucknow collapsed following four days of heavy rain. No casualties reported, but debris has blocked local roads.
A massive structure crumbled in Lucknow following four consecutive days of torrential rainfall, sending shockwaves through the local neighborhood. The dilapidated house collapsed under the weight of the monsoon, causing significant damage to surrounding properties, though authorities have confirmed that no lives were lost in the incident.
Midnight Collapse Leaves Residents Shaken
The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, around 12:30 AM, according to local residents. The sudden collapse of the old structure has left the immediate area in chaos, with heavy debris completely obstructing the local road.
Local resident Shahbe Alam, whose home sits directly opposite the collapsed building, expressed a sense of relief mixed with frustration. He noted that the house had been in a precarious state for some time and that the occupants had been previously warned about the structural risks. Because of these warnings, the building was empty at the time of the collapse.
"It was an old house; it was just standing there. Fortunately, no one was inside. They had been warned about the risk. My house is right opposite; the path is completely blocked. There are small children here too, but thankfully, no one was injured," Alam said.
Alam also highlighted a lack of immediate administrative response, stating that no officials from the relevant departments had arrived at the scene to manage the aftermath.
Safety Concerns Amidst Debris and Power Risks
As the community grapples with the blocked pathway and the wreckage, concerns regarding electrical safety have surfaced. Another resident, Taj, mentioned that while the police and local councillors arrived shortly after the incident, the technical hazards remain unaddressed.
Residents were reportedly promised that electrical teams would arrive to cut the power supply to the area to prevent further accidents or fire hazards, but as of the latest reports, no such action has been taken. "We were told someone would come to cut the electricity, but no one has shown up yet," Taj added, noting that while everyone survived, the situation remains tense.
Separate Fire Incident Reported in Lucknow
In a separate incident in the city, a motorcycle caught fire near the 1050 Chauraha area. The fire prompted an emergency response from the fire brigade, who rushed to the location to douse the flames. Firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control, and no injuries or specific causes for the fire have been confirmed at this stage.