Roof collapses at primary health centre in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu, no one injured

Jaipur, Jul 1 (PTI) A portion of the roof of a room at a primary health centre (PHC) in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district collapsed triggering panic among staff and villagers, officials said on Tuesday.

The incident occurred in Jasrapur village of the Khetri subdivision, following which the PHC staff have been forced to work outside the dilapidated building, treating patients in the open.

Officials said the structure had long been declared unsafe but health services continued there due to lack of an alternative facility.

"The roof collapse occurred with a loud, explosion-like sound. Thankfully, no one was inside the room at the time, which averted a major tragedy," said Dr Anita, the PHC in-charge.

She said that they have informed higher authorities about the hazardous condition of the building.

Staff and locals said the building is severely damaged and could collapse entirely at any moment. Villagers have demanded that the PHC be shifted immediately to a safer location or that the building be urgently repaired. PTI AG OZ OZ