Expert Explains | Why India’s buildings are vulnerable to fire, and what’s needed to fix them
Recent fires in Delhi and Lucknow have highlighted critical fire safety gaps in India's urban buildings, with incidents on June 3 and June 23 resulting in 23 and 15 deaths, respectively. Professor Virendra Kumar Paul emphasizes the lack of fire preparedness culture and institutional support, noting that 450 commercial buildings in Delhi lack necessary fire safety certifications. Authorities and experts are now under pressure to enforce stricter compliance and improve safety measures to prevent future tragedies.