Video: 3-storey building in Uttar Pradesh collapses within seconds amid heavy rain

A dilapidated three-storey building collapsed in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh in the early hours of Sunday, with no casualties reported as the structure was empty at the time.The building collapsed around 4 am amid incessant heavy rainfall in the district. The sudden collapse triggered chaos in the area, but a major tragedy was averted as no one was inside the building.BUILDING DECLARED DANGEROUS A DAY BEFORE COLLAPSEThe building reportedly belonged to brass trader Sarfaraz. Its condition had deteriorated further due to continuous rain, eventually leading to the entire structure collapsing.The Moradabad Municipal Corporation had identified the building as dangerous a day before the incident. The civic body had also issued an ultimatum to the owner over the condition of the structure. As a precautionary measure, the roads surrounding the building had already been closed to public movement with the help of barricades.MUNICIPAL VIGILANCE HELPED AVERT TRAGEDYAccording to Ajit Kumar Singh, Deputy Municipal Commissioner of the Moradabad Municipal Corporation, the civic body had identified the dilapidated structure in time and restricted the movement of people in the area. The precautionary measures ensured that no one was caught in the collapse, preventing any loss of life despite the three-storey building coming down suddenly.After receiving information about the collapse, a Municipal Corporation team reached the spot and began removing the debris. The administration also assessed the security arrangements in the surrounding area as rescue and clearance operations continued.The incident comes amid heavy and continuous rainfall in Moradabad, which had further weakened the already dilapidated structure.- EndsWith inputs from Jagat GautamPublished On: Sep 6, 2026 22:22 IST