A section of the historic Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area collapsed on Friday afternoon, raising fears that eight to nine people may be trapped under the debris.
According to officials from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), an emergency call was received at around 4:30 pm reporting the partial collapse of the iconic structure.
Five fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the site to carry out rescue operations.
The DFS spokesperson said that search and rescue teams are working to locate those feared trapped, while additional equipment and personnel have been mobilized to speed up operations.
The exact cause of the collapse has yet to be determined, but preliminary reports suggest that recent heavy rains in the city may have weakened parts of the monument.
Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a mid-16th century Mughal-era mausoleum built in memory of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. It is one of Delhi’s most visited tourist attractions, celebrated for its Persian-style architecture, lush gardens, and historical significance.
Authorities have cordoned off the area, and tourists present at the site during the incident were safely evacuated. Officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have also arrived to assess the damage at Humayun’s Tomb and evaluate the structural stability of the remaining sections of the monument.
Rescue teams are continuing operations into the evening, with ambulances on standby to provide immediate medical assistance to any survivors pulled from the rubble.
