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- A four-storey building in Geeta Colony, east Delhi, began tilting on the evening of July 27, 2026, after an overhang above the second-floor balcony collapsed following rains.
- Police carried out a rescue operation and safely evacuated all occupants, including an elderly woman with a spinal injury.
- The area around the building has been cordoned off and neighbours advised to stay away.
- Locals said they had earlier complained to authorities about the condition of the roughly 30-35 year old building but claimed no action was taken.
What to watch next
- Structural assessment of the building and any demolition or stabilisation decision
- Safety checks or action on neighbouring closely packed structures
- Response of authorities to residents' earlier complaints about the building
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