“We received a call about the collapse of the house in Kharkari Nahar Village in Najafgarh when we deployed multiple teams on the spot and rescued four people from the rubble,” Delhi Fire Department official told the news agency PTI.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
Officials said local police officers have been informed and further investigations are underway to determine the exact cause and condition of the collapse. The name and age of the deceased have not been officially released.
Delhi-NCR is slammed for storms and heavy rains; IMD issues weather alert
The incident occurred as Delhi and the national capital area were hit by strong rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds on Friday morning. The downpour gave relief to the ongoing heat waves, but caused extensive damage throughout the city. Strong gusts reached 78 kmph in some areas, recorded between 5:30 and 5:50 am. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said there could be more rain and thunderstorms throughout the day, warning that it could damage trees, power cords and poorly maintained structures.
The storm caused the metal structure to collapse at Delhi Airport Terminal 3, while several major routes, including the area near the Akshadham overpass, face severe water supply.
