New Delhi, May 2: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed profound sorrow on Friday over the tragic death of a woman and her three children after a neem tree fell on their tubewell room during a violent storm and rain in Kharkhadi Nahar village, Najafgarh. The incident also left the father, Ajay, injured.
“This news is extremely distressing… I pay tribute to the departed souls and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Delhi government stands with the victim’s family in this difficult time,” CM Gupta posted on X.
Incident Details:
- Time of incident: Around 5 AM, Friday
- Location: Tubewell room on a farm, Kharkhadi Nahar village, Dwarka
- Deceased:
- Jyoti (26 years)
- Her three children (names undisclosed)
- Injured:
- Ajay, husband of Jyoti, sustained minor injuries
- Rescue: Delhi Police and Fire Brigade recovered the victims from the debris and rushed them to RTR Hospital, where they were declared dead
Municipal Councillor Amit Kharkhari, on the scene following CM instructions, confirmed the family had been living in the area for years and received immediate aid.
Wider Weather Impact:
- The tragedy is part of a broader pattern of severe weather across Delhi NCR, with heavy rains causing waterlogging and traffic disruption across the capital.
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather alert, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.