(Reported By Vimal Kaushik)
Delhi: Four people were killed and one injured after a tree fell on a tubewell room built on the farm in Kharkhari Canal village near Jafarpur Kalan in Dwarka, Delhi. The tragic incident occurred due to strong winds along with rain on Friday, May 2 in the national capital. At 5.26 am, a PCR call was received in which it was reported that a room had collapsed. It is reported that a Neem tree fell on a tubewell room built on the farm, due to which the room collapsed.
The deceased have been identified as 26-year-old Jyoti and her three children. Her husband, Ajay, has sustained minor injuries, stated the Delhi Police. Jyoti and her three children were buried under the debris of the room. With the help of police and fire brigade, they were taken out of the debris and shifted to RTR Hospital Jafarpur Kalan, where all four were declared dead.
Delhi | 4 people were killed and one injured after a tree fell on a tubewell room built on the farm in Kharkhari Canal village in Dwarka, due to strong winds this morning. The deceased are identified as 26-year-old Jyoti and her three children. Her husband, Ajay, has sustained…
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Delhi On Alert!
Rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds lashed the national capital on Friday morning. Heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions in many parts of the national capital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for rain and thunderstorms. According to the IMD, severe weather conditions are currently underway in the region due to presence of heavy cloud mass.
#WATCH | Waterlogging witnessed in several parts of Delhi as heavy rain lashes the national capital
(Visuals from Moti Bagh) pic.twitter.com/h1oIiYANjv
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Due to bad weather in Delhi-NCR, some flights at Delhi airport are either delayed or likely to be cancelled. Airlines have issued advisory to passengers to check flight status.
“Due to inclement weather conditions and thunderstorms in Delhi, some flights have been impacted at Delhi Airport. Our on-ground teams are diligently working with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient passenger experience. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information,” Delhi Airport said in an advisory posted on X.
Due to adverse weather conditions in Delhi, one flight was diverted to Ahmedabad and two flights to Jaipur and many other flights were delayed: Delhi Airport sources
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Written By
Vaidika Thapa
May 02, 2025 09:02