New Delhi's Hidden Dangers: Building Collapses Expose City's Chronic Neglect The collapse of a five storey building in Satya Niketan, a densely populated neighborhood in New Delhi, has once again highlighted the city's chronic neglect of its infrastructure.
The tragedy resulted in at least one death and trapped dozens more, with officials scrambling to rescue those still buried under the rubble. New Delhi is struggling to keep pace with its own growth.
As the population swells and urbanization accelerates, the city's authorities have consistently failed to provide adequate infrastructure to support its residents.