Seven dead after wall collapse in India's capital

A bird flies against thick monsoon clouds over the city skyline in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Many workers live in illegal settlements built without proper permits, leaving them vulnerable to collapses during prolonged rainfall. - AP

NEW DELHI: At least seven people, including two children, died after a wall collapsed following heavy rain in India's capital, New Delhi, local media reported on Saturday (Aug 9).

The victims, casual labourers and their families, were pulled from the debris and taken to hospital after Friday night's rain, the reports said, citing senior police official Aishwarya Sharma.