John Wilbert & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, July 09: In a weather related incident, an old residential vacant wooden building in the Dilanipur area, located behind the Petrol Pump, collapsed yesterday, July 8, 2023.
At approximately 8:56 AM, the dilapidated wooden structure succumbed to the relentless downpour and fierce winds. The collapse of the building highlights the vulnerability of such structures in extreme weather conditions. Fortunately, there were no reports of any individuals being trapped or injured under the debris.
In addition to the building collapse, numerous tree branches also fell on houses in various areas, resulting in minor damages and further adding to the chaos caused by the inclement weather.
Responding promptly to the incident, the fire tenders from Chatham Fire Station and the Chatham police personnel rushed to the affected area to assess the situation and provide immediate assistance.
