1 dead, 15 injured as 3-storey building collapses in Kolkata after heavy rain

Download AppNewsCitiesKolkata1 dead, 15 injured as 3-storey building collapses in Kolkata after heavy rain A three-storey building in Kolkata's Jorabagan collapsed on Tuesday following heavy rainfall, killing 50-year-old Urmila Sau and injuring 15 others. The front portion of the building gave way, triggering panic in the area. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation had already declared the structure dangerous, but several families continued to live there.Heavy rain causes 3-storey building collapse in KolkataOne person died and 15 others were injured after an old multi-storey building collapsed in North Kolkata's busy Jorabagan area on Tuesday morning following heavy rainfall.The deceased has been identified as 50-year-old Urmila Sau. The injured were rescued and taken to a safe place following the collapse, which triggered panic among local residents.According to sources, the front portion of a three-storey building suddenly collapsed in Jorabagan following the heavy rain. Around three families were living in the building as tenants.The Kolkata Municipal Corporation had already declared the building dangerous. Despite the warning, several families continued to live in the building. Local residents heard a loud sound as the structure collapsed on Tuesday morning. Following the incident, personnel from the Jorabagan Police Station and the disaster management team launched a rescue operation to evacuate people who may have been trapped under the debris.During the rescue operation, 15 injured people were pulled to safety. However, one woman was found dead in the incident. - EndsPublished By: Sayan GangulyPublished On: Aug 18, 2026 20:47 IST