Dehradun, Aug. 11 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 10 Aug: A major accident was averted late last night in Kargi Grant after heavy rainfall caused the water level in the local nullah to rise suddenly, leading to the collapse of its embankment. As the embankment gave way, a house built on the edge of the drain collapsed into the water within no time. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. District administration teams reached the spot soon after and brought the situation under control.

In addition, two shops also reportedly collapsed early this morning due to last night's heavy rains at Bismillah Chowk in the Kargi Grant Muslim settlement, near Banjarawala Chanchak Chowk. News of the house collapse caused panic in the area, and the re...