India, Sept. 18 -- Delhi's recurring building collapses expose gaps in enforcement, emergency access and disaster preparedness. The article argues for identifying high-risk structures, strengthening safety regulations, using technology for monitoring, and training local communities so that disasters can be prevented rather than managed afterwards

A building has collapsed in Satya Niketan, there have been casualties, and rescue operations are on in full swing. But soon enough, as always happens in such situations, debris will be cleared and media attention will shift to something else. However, what needs to be asked is: "Does the risk apply only to the collapsing building, or does it also involve all the other buildings which still stand...