Building collapses in Shimla

Tribune News Service

Shimla, June 6

A five-storey building collapsed near Strawberry Hills in Chhota Shimla here today following heavy rain. There were no occupants in the building.

“Cracks were developing in the building following heavy rain for the past five days. Waterlogging due to inadequate drainage led to seepage and the building collapsed,” said Prakash Kanwar (89), who resides in an adjoining cottage.

Deputy Commissioner Amit Kashyap, who visited the spot, said an inquiry had been ordered after registering a case. The district administration had collected a sample of the material used in the construction of the building.

Meanwhile, stormy conditions prevailed in the state and scattered rain occurred at some places. The maximum day temperature stayed below normal and Una and Kangra recorded a high of 24.6 degree and 25.6 degree.

The local MeT office has predicted rain and thundershowers in the mid-hills on June 7 and 8 and rain and snow in higher hills from June 7 to 9.