Four-storey building tilts in Delhi’s Gandhi Nagar; residents evacuated amid collapse risk

Panic gripped Delhi's Gandhi Nagar area after a four-storey building suddenly tilted, raising concerns among residents living nearby.

On Sunday, a four-story structure in Shahdara's Gandhi Nagar lost its balance unexpectedly, prompting swift action from authorities. The area surrounding the building was quarantined while the Municipal Corporation of Delhi conducted an inspection, ultimately mandating its demolition. This incident comes on the heels of a tragic building collapse in Satya Niketan that led to loss of life, and officials are now closely monitoring the area to ensure community safety.

Panic gripped East Delhi’s Gandhi Nagar area after a four-storey building suddenly developed a tilt, prompting authorities to evacuate the entire structure as a precautionary measure. The area around the building has also been cordoned off to prevent people from going near the potentially dangerous structure.Suggested headlinesदिल्ली | शाहदरा: गांधीनगर इलाके में चार मंजिला इमारत अचानक झुकने से हड़कंप मच गया। पुलिस ने एहतियातन इमारत खाली कराकर आसपास घेराबंदी की। @MCD_Delhi ने मौके पर पहुंचकर स्थिति का जायजा लिया और आगे की कार्रवाई शुरू की।@DelhiPolice @gupta_rekha #Shahdara #Gandhinagar #MCD… pic.twitter.com/cCY4dGVQRf— FM News (@FMNewsLive) September 13, 2026 A team from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), along with police and fire department personnel, reached the spot after receiving information about the incident. Officials inspected the building and initiated further action.Former mayor Shyam Sunder Aggarwal, who visited the site, said he noticed a crack between two houses and found that one of the buildings had tilted slightly.“I had reached the spot after receiving information. There, I saw that there was a crack between two houses. One house had also tilted slightly. Teams from the municipal corporation, police and fire department also reached the spot,” Aggarwal told news agency IANS.He said officials found that the building posed a risk of collapse and subsequently ordered its evacuation. According to Aggarwal, the structure was vacated in time and its owner was also served a notice.“The building can collapse anytime and there could be a major accident,” the former mayor said.After Delhi Building Collapse, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Orders Immediate Safety Audits Of Hostels, PGs, Schools And Coaching CentresCommenting on action against illegal constructions and dilapidated buildings in Delhi, Aggarwal said the move was necessary but came late. He questioned how five- and six-storey buildings could be constructed without municipal officials noticing them.“The question is, a five- or six-storey house is not built in a day. But when these were being constructed, where were the municipal corporation officials sleeping? The fifth and sixth floors were built only because of the connivance of officials,” he said.The incident comes days after a building collapse in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area on September 6 left at least seven people dead. The building was being used as a paying guest accommodation for boys.

New Delhi, Sep 13: Panic gripped Delhi’s Gandhi Nagar area after a four-storey building suddenly tilted, raising concerns among residents living nearby. As a precautionary measure, the entire building has been evacuated, while the area around the structure has been cordoned off to prevent people from approaching it.Building evacuated after tiltFollowing the incident, a team from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) reached the spot and inspected the condition of the building. Officials have initiated further action and are keeping the situation under watch.Delhi: Panic spread in East Delhi’s Gandhi Nagar after a four-storey building tilted suddenly. Police evacuated the building and cordoned off the area pic.twitter.com/fybUfpK9zL— IANS (@ians_india) September 13, 2026 The building has currently been kept vacant in view of the safety concerns.Speaking to IANS, former Mayor Shyam Sunder Aggarwal said he reached the spot after receiving information about the incident. He said he observed cracks between two houses and found that one of the buildings had also tilted slightly.“After receiving the information, I reached the spot. I saw that there was a crack between two houses. One of the houses had also tilted slightly. Teams from the Municipal Corporation, police and the fire department also reached the spot,” Aggarwal said.Risk of collapse assessedHe said officials inspected the structure and found that there was a risk of the building collapsing. As a result, authorities evacuated the building as a precautionary measure to prevent any possible loss of life.Aggarwal said the building had been evacuated in time and that a notice had also been issued to its owner. He warned that the structure could collapse at any time, potentially leading to a major accident.30-Year-Old Man Dies After Falling From Rooftop In Delhi's Gandhi Nagar, Police Probe UnderwayConcerns over illegal constructionsSpeaking about action against illegal constructions and dilapidated buildings in Delhi, the former mayor said such action was necessary and should be taken against structures that pose a danger to residents.He also questioned how multi-storey buildings could be constructed without authorities noticing the construction.“The question is, a five- or six-storey house is not built in a day. But when these buildings were being constructed, where were the Municipal Corporation officials?” he asked.Aggarwal alleged that five- and six-storey buildings had come up due to the alleged connivance of officials and said action must be taken against such structures.Safety concerns after recent collapseThe incident has also raised concerns over the safety of old and potentially dangerous buildings in densely populated parts of Delhi.Also Watch:The development comes days after a building collapse in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area on September 6, in which at least seven people were killed. The building was being used as a paying guest (PG) accommodation for boys.Authorities have cordoned off the affected area in Gandhi Nagar and are monitoring the situation while further assessment and action regarding the tilted building are underway.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)