80-Year-Old Woman Killed After House Collapses During Rain In UP's Meerut
An 80-year-old woman died and another was injured after a house collapsed during heavy rain in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Local authorities and residents conducted rescue operations following the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the vulnerability of older infrastructure to extreme weather events, a recurring issue during monsoon seasons in India.
An 80-year-old woman was killed while another woman injured after a house collapsed during rain in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district on Tuesday, police said.The incident took place in the Amir Garden area. Local people rushed to the spot and helped rescue those trapped under the debris.Police said Jaitoon (80), wife of Majeed, died after being buried under the rubble, while a 25-year-old woman sustained injuries.
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