A building collapsed on Sunday in New Delhi's Satya Niketan, an area popular among students from nearby colleges and universities. The collapse trapped dozens of people, prompting an immediate emergency response.
Search and rescue teams are currently combing through the debris to locate survivors. While at least 12 people have been rescued from the rubble, the death toll has climbed to six.
Such building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon season. Heavy or prolonged rain during this period can weaken older structures, leading to these types of failures.