Kolkata, June 26 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has issued a public notice directing the suspension of all construction activities within its jurisdiction until July 31, or until further orders, following the collapse of an under-construction godown shed on Wednesday in the city's Taratala area that killed 14 people and left 19 injured.

According to the notice issued by the KMC, "In view of the unfortunate sudden collapse of an under-construction building wherein many labourers have been trapped, causing damage to life and putting at risk lives of those who are trapped under the structure and those who are involved in the rescue operation over the collapsed building, it is evident that an emergency has arisen."

The notice is...