A building collapsed in Mustafabad, Delhi early Saturday. Rescue operations are underway. Several people are feared trapped under the debris. NDRF and Delhi Police teams are at the site. The collapse follows recent heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi. Last week, a wall collapse near Madhu Vihar resulted in one death and two injuries.
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