A house collapsed suddenly in Pousada village of Devprayag block on Thursday morning, leaving a woman alive but killing the dairy buffalo that supported her family’s livelihood.
Ramashwari Devi, 45, was working on the house’s balcony when she heard the structure begin to crack. She jumped down moments before it gave way and survived.
Her buffalo was trapped under the rubble and died. The animal was the family’s only source of income after Ramashwari Devi’s husband died. She had been raising her children by selling milk.
Family’s livelihood lost in the collapse
Ramashwari Devi lived in the village with her 3 children. Her 2 daughters are married, while her 15-year-old son was away on some work when the house fell.
The damaged structure was a 45-year-old house built with stone slabs. Ramashwari Devi was on the balcony carrying out household work when the collapse occurred.
The loss of the buffalo has left the family without the livelihood on which it depended. No information was provided about any other animal or income source.
Officials assess the damage
Pousada village head Rita Devi asked the government to help the affected family build a new house and provide appropriate compensation.
Patwari Dinesh Bijalwan and Kanungo Vishal Aswal visited the site after the incident. They assessed the damage caused by the collapse.
The available information does not state whether a compensation amount or housing assistance has yet been approved. It also does not report any other deaths or injuries from the incident.
Conclusion
Ramashwari Devi survived the sudden collapse by jumping from the balcony, but her family lost its only reported livelihood. Local officials have assessed the damage, while the village head has sought a new house and compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the house collapse?
The incident occurred in Pousada village of Devprayag block.
Q. When did the collapse happen?
The house collapsed suddenly on Thursday morning.
Q. How did Ramashwari Devi survive?
She jumped from the balcony after hearing the house crack and escaped before the structure collapsed.
Q. What happened to the family’s buffalo?
The dairy buffalo died after being buried under the rubble.
Q. Why was the buffalo important to the family?
It was the family’s only reported livelihood after Ramashwari Devi’s husband died. She supported her children by selling milk.
Q. Who inspected the damage?
Patwari Dinesh Bijalwan and Kanungo Vishal Aswal visited the site and assessed the loss.
Q. What assistance has been requested?
Village head Rita Devi has sought a new house and appropriate compensation for the affected family.
