A residential building collapse in India's financial capital region has left at least nine people dead, with rescue teams continuing to search for survivors feared trapped beneath the rubble.&nbsp;The four-storey Kohinoor Building collapsed late on Thursday in Bhiwandi, a densely populated industrial town in Maharashtra's Thane district, located on the outskirts of Mumbai. Officials said several residents were inside the building when it gave way, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Thane Disaster Response Force (TDRF), firefighters, police and local civic authorities.&nbsp;Several people were rescued from the debris and shifted to nearby hospitals, while rescue workers recovered nine bodies. Authorities have warned that the death toll could rise as search operations continue.&nbsp;Rescue teams, assisted by cranes, earthmovers and sniffer dogs, have been carefully removing debris in the hope of locating anyone still trapped. Officials said the operation is being carried out cautiously because of the risk of further structural collapse.&nbsp;Preliminary information indicates that repair work was underway at the ageing building before the collapse. Authorities have not confirmed whether the repairs contributed to the incident. A detailed structural audit and police investigation will begin after rescue efforts are completed.&nbsp;The collapse has once again drawn attention to the recurring problem of ageing and unsafe buildings in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Bhiwandi, known as one of India's largest warehousing and powerloom hubs, has witnessed several fatal building collapses over the past decade. Rapid urbanisation, ageing residential structures, unauthorised construction, inadequate maintenance and overcrowding have combined to make parts of the city particularly vulnerable to structural failures.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-am-feeling-very-good-to-be-back-taslima-nasreen-makes-emotional-kolkata-return-after-19-years-1785493888073">'I am feeling very good to be back.’: Taslima Nasreen makes emotional Kolkata return after 19 years</a>&nbsp;The risk increases during India's annual monsoon season, which runs from June to September. Heavy and prolonged rainfall can weaken already compromised buildings by seeping into foundations, corroding steel reinforcement and placing additional stress on ageing structures. Every year, municipal authorities across Maharashtra identify hundreds of buildings as dangerous and issue evacuation notices. However, many residents continue to occupy these buildings because of housing shortages, financial constraints or delays in redevelopment projects.&nbsp;Building collapses during the monsoon have become a recurring safety concern in Maharashtra, particularly in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, where ageing infrastructure coexists with one of the world's highest urban population densities. Fatal incidents in Mumbai, Thane and neighbouring cities have repeatedly raised questions about enforcement of building safety regulations, structural audits and the pace of redevelopment.&nbsp;Senior district officials are monitoring the rescue operation, while authorities have urged residents to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to continue their work. The identities of several victims have not yet been released as officials work to inform their families.

At least nine people died after a four-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi near Mumbai, as rescue teams continued searching the rubble for survivors and authorities worked to determine the cause of the collapse.

A residential building collapse in India's financial capital region has left at least nine people dead, with rescue teams continuing to search for survivors feared trapped beneath the rubble. The four-storey Kohinoor Building collapsed late on Thursday in Bhiwandi, a densely populated industrial town in Maharashtra's Thane district, located on the outskirts of Mumbai. Officials said several residents were inside the building when it gave way, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Thane Disaster Response Force (TDRF), firefighters, police and local civic authorities. Several people were rescued from the debris and shifted to nearby hospitals, while rescue workers recovered nine bodies. Authorities have warned that the death toll could rise as search operations continue. Rescue teams, assisted by cranes, earthmovers and sniffer dogs, have been carefully removing debris in the hope of locating anyone still trapped. Officials said the operation is being carried out cautiously because of the risk of further structural collapse. Preliminary information indicates that repair work was underway at the ageing building before the collapse. Authorities have not confirmed whether the repairs contributed to the incident. A detailed structural audit and police investigation will begin after rescue efforts are completed. The collapse has once again drawn attention to the recurring problem of ageing and unsafe buildings in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Bhiwandi, known as one of India's largest warehousing and powerloom hubs, has witnessed several fatal building collapses over the past decade. Rapid urbanisation, ageing residential structures, unauthorised construction, inadequate maintenance and overcrowding have combined to make parts of the city particularly vulnerable to structural failures. Also Read: 'I am feeling very good to be back.’: Taslima Nasreen makes emotional Kolkata return after 19 years The risk increases during India's annual monsoon season, which runs from June to September. Heavy and prolonged rainfall can weaken already compromised buildings by seeping into foundations, corroding steel reinforcement and placing additional stress on ageing structures. Every year, municipal authorities across Maharashtra identify hundreds of buildings as dangerous and issue evacuation notices. However, many residents continue to occupy these buildings because of housing shortages, financial constraints or delays in redevelopment projects. Building collapses during the monsoon have become a recurring safety concern in Maharashtra, particularly in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, where ageing infrastructure coexists with one of the world's highest urban population densities. Fatal incidents in Mumbai, Thane and neighbouring cities have repeatedly raised questions about enforcement of building safety regulations, structural audits and the pace of redevelopment. Senior district officials are monitoring the rescue operation, while authorities have urged residents to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to continue their work. The identities of several victims have not yet been released as officials work to inform their families.

At least nine people died after a four-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi near Mumbai, as rescue teams continued searching the rubble for survivors and authorities worked to determine the cause of the collapse.

Nine dead after residential building collapses in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi

The Bombay High Court on Friday took suo motu cognizance of the Bhiwandi building collapse incident, in which at least 41 people lost their lives, and initiated a public interest litigation in the matter.

A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice GS Kulkarni made the Maharashtra government, relevant municipal corporations and others respondent in the matter.

"Deeply pained and saddened by some of the recent incidents of the collapse of residential buildings resulting in the loss of lives, we desire to initiate this suo motu public interest litigation," the bench said.

The High Court observed that it was reported that the building was not included in the list of dangerous structures so notified by the Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation.

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"It is further reported that in the past three years, several notices were issued in respect of this building by the Municipal Corporation and the land owner/developer of the building, Sayyed Ahmed Jilani was called upon to get the building vacated due to its dilapidated condition.... If this is true, it is unfortunate that no action was taken by the Municipal Authorities to get the building vacated," the bench noted.

"It is also reported that this building was constructed sometime in the year 1984 before the Municipal Corporation was formed and later on, two illegal floors came to be constructed. However, no action was taken by any of the Municipal Authorities and its officers," it added.

Taking note of the collapse of the three-storeyed building in Raigad district last month, the bench said that this is not a solitary incident. Such incidents of building collapse are happening frequently, almost every year and more particularly during the monsoon months, it said.

The bench said that it has some questions in the matter, including whether the municipal bodies are completely helpless to prevent such collapses and prevent loss of lives, and/or if there is any machinery available with such municipal bodies to prevent such occurrences.

It said that another question in its mind is if there is a mechanism in place for the structural audit of the buildings?As many as 41 people lost their lives while 25 others were rescued from the debris of a three-storey building, which had collapsed at around 3:40 am on September 21 in Patel Compound of Maharashtra's Thane district.&nbsp;

The Bombay High Court on Friday took suo motu cognizance of the Bhiwandi building collapse incident, in which at least 41 people lost their lives, and initiated a public interest litigation in the matter.

The Bombay High Court on Friday took suo motu cognizance of the Bhiwandi building collapse incident, in which at least 41 people lost their lives, and initiated a public interest litigation in the matter. A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice GS Kulkarni made the Maharashtra government, relevant municipal corporations and others respondent in the matter. "Deeply pained and saddened by some of the recent incidents of the collapse of residential buildings resulting in the loss of lives, we desire to initiate this suo motu public interest litigation," the bench said. The High Court observed that it was reported that the building was not included in the list of dangerous structures so notified by the Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation. Also read: SC asks lawyers' association seeking interest free loans to file affidavit proving credentials "It is further reported that in the past three years, several notices were issued in respect of this building by the Municipal Corporation and the land owner/developer of the building, Sayyed Ahmed Jilani was called upon to get the building vacated due to its dilapidated condition.... If this is true, it is unfortunate that no action was taken by the Municipal Authorities to get the building vacated," the bench noted. "It is also reported that this building was constructed sometime in the year 1984 before the Municipal Corporation was formed and later on, two illegal floors came to be constructed. However, no action was taken by any of the Municipal Authorities and its officers," it added. Taking note of the collapse of the three-storeyed building in Raigad district last month, the bench said that this is not a solitary incident. Such incidents of building collapse are happening frequently, almost every year and more particularly during the monsoon months, it said. The bench said that it has some questions in the matter, including whether the municipal bodies are completely helpless to prevent such collapses and prevent loss of lives, and/or if there is any machinery available with such municipal bodies to prevent such occurrences. It said that another question in its mind is if there is a mechanism in place for the structural audit of the buildings?As many as 41 people lost their lives while 25 others were rescued from the debris of a three-storey building, which had collapsed at around 3:40 am on September 21 in Patel Compound of Maharashtra's Thane district.

Bombay HC takes suo motu cognizance of Bhiwandi building collapse

The death toll following the collapse of the three-storey building early on Monday in the western Indian state of Maharashtra jumped to 11.&nbsp;

Police said seven children and four others were killed in the accident in Bhiwandi town, reports news agency PTI.

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They also added that a four-year-old boy was among the 13 people who were rescued from the rubble.&nbsp;

Initially, 20-25 people were feared trapped, but National Disaster Relief Response (NDRF) said as many as 20 people have been rescued and its teams are present to rescue the remaining people,&nbsp;

Several people who were trapped were rescued by the locals.&nbsp;

A civic official said the building had 40 flats and about 150 people live&nbsp;in it. It fell around 3:40 am IST when residents were sleeping.&nbsp;

Earlier Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences to the families affected by the tragedy.&nbsp;

"Saddened by the building collapse in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for a quick recovery of those injured. Rescue operations are underway and all possible assistance is being provided to the affected," Modi wrote in a tweet.&nbsp;

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Thane guardian minister Eknath Shinde visited the site of the accident and declared a compensation of Rs 5 lakh (USD 6,800) to the kin of each victim.&nbsp;

The death toll following the collapse of the three-storey building early on Monday in the western Indian state of Maharashtra jumped to 11. Police said seven children and four others were killed in the accident in Bhiwandi town, reports news agency PTI.

The death toll following the collapse of the three-storey building early on Monday in the western Indian state of Maharashtra jumped to 11. Police said seven children and four others were killed in the accident in Bhiwandi town, reports news agency PTI. Watch | They also added that a four-year-old boy was among the 13 people who were rescued from the rubble. Initially, 20-25 people were feared trapped, but National Disaster Relief Response (NDRF) said as many as 20 people have been rescued and its teams are present to rescue the remaining people, Several people who were trapped were rescued by the locals. A civic official said the building had 40 flats and about 150 people live in it. It fell around 3:40 am IST when residents were sleeping. Earlier Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences to the families affected by the tragedy. "Saddened by the building collapse in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for a quick recovery of those injured. Rescue operations are underway and all possible assistance is being provided to the affected," Modi wrote in a tweet. Saddened by the building collapse in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for a quick recovery of those injured. Rescue operations are underway and all possible assistance is being provided to the affected. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 21, 2020 × Thane guardian minister Eknath Shinde visited the site of the accident and declared a compensation of Rs 5 lakh (USD 6,800) to the kin of each victim.

Death toll rises to 11 in Maharashtra building collapse