DDMA begins demolition of quake-damaged building in east Delhi

District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) today started demolition of a three-storeyed building in east Delhi, which developed crack and tilted in the wake of the recent earthquakes and their aftershocks.
According to an official, on May 26 locals of West Vinod Nagar told DDMA about a building, which was slightly leaning.
Emergency operation staff immediately alerted various departments like Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, CATS, EDMC and BSES. Meanwhile Quick Response Vehicle (QRTV) of DDMA reached the site for the inspection of the building.
"It was observed that the three-storeyed building was leaning to a side thus the building was evacuated along with neighbouring buildings by the DDMA with the help of Delhi Police.

"Due to recent earthquakes, the cracks developed in the building, which increased with aftershocks. Also the pillar started tearing, which resulted into leaning of building," a senior official of the DDMA said.
Superintending Engineer of East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) in his report declared the building dangerous and mentioned that it could collapse any time.
Following which the DDMA released order to demolish the building.