Part of Ambience Mall’s roof collapses due to heavy rain in Gurugram

Authorities from the mall said no one was injured in the incident which happened as excess water accumulated on the roof. The mall was closed for public from 1.30pm following the incident

A part of Ambience Mall’s roof collapsed in Gurugram on Monday afternoon as the city received heavy rain throughout the day.

Vehicles wade through a waterlogged street after heavy rains near Medicity Hospital in Gurugram on Monday, July 19. (PTI)

Authorities from the mall said no one was injured in the incident which happened as excess water accumulated on the roof. The mall was closed for the public from 1.30 pm following the incident.

A senior official from the mall, said, “Along with heavy rain, some garbage had accumulated on the roof, increasing the weight; leading to water leakage and collapse. It is normal for garbage to get accumulated on the roof during heavy rain.”

An official statement released by the mall administration said the mall would reopen on Tuesday after repairs.

“Due to heavy and continuous rains during the night, water leakage occurred at some points and the same is being taken care of. However, the mall management has decided to get all the electrical circuit checked thoroughly as a safety measure to avoid any possibility of short circuit. As such, the mall shall remain closed for the day and shall reopen tomorrow (July 20),” read the statement.

According to records of the state revenue and disaster management department, Gurugram city received 120mm of rainfall from Sunday 8am till Monday 8am. The whole district, however, received over 900mm rainfall during this time.