Four of a family killed as house collapses in southwest Delhi following heavy rains

Tragic house collapse in Delhi due to heavy rain, leading to fatalities, power disruptions, and infrastructural challenges addressed by authorities.

A 28-year-old woman and her three children, the youngest just seven months old, were killed in the early hours of Friday (May 2, 2025) when their house collapsed in the Jaffarpur area of southwest Delhi following heavy rains and strong winds reaching up to 80 kmph. According to the Delhi Police, a tree had fallen on the structure, resulting in the fatalities. The woman’s husband sustained minor injuries and is reported to be in stable condition.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced an ex-gratia compensation of ₹25 lakh for the bereaved family.

The downpour led to widespread waterlogging across the city, causing traffic congestion and power disruptions in several localities as trees and branches brought down overhead cables. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (DDL) stated that electricity supply was temporarily suspended in certain areas as a precautionary measure to prevent electrocution.

This is the second highest rainfall since 1901, for a 24-hour period in May for Delhi, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

However, on Thursday, the IMD’s daily forecast predicted only “very light rain/drizzle” for Delhi on Friday. 

Attributing the infrastructural challenges to the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration, Ms. Gupta said, “Waterlogging is not just a seasonal concern but a result of long-standing structural neglect. Immediate steps are being undertaken to address the issue, and nodal officers have been appointed for each affected location.” She warned that departments failing to act on drain cleaning and road maintenance ahead of the monsoon would face strict action.

Meanwhile, the AAP criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the “four-engine government” had failed the Capital at the first sign of rain.