After Supertech Twin Towers Demolition, Cleaning & Survey Of Debris Underway
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Cleaning and survey of debris is underway after a total of 915 residential flats and 21 shops were razed to the ground when 3,700 kg of explosive material imploded Ceyane and Apex, Supertech's twin towers, in Noida's Sector 93A.
Cleaning has begun after the demolition.
Cleaning has begun after the demolition.
Cleaning has begun after the demolition.
Cleaning has begun after the demolition.
The Noida-Greater Noida Expressway was closed from 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm on 28 August. Mumbai-based Edifice Engineering, along with their South African partner firm Jet Demolitions, brought down the Noida Twin Towers, employing a controlled implosion technique.
The demolition resulted in 54,000 tonnes of debris, raised noise levels up to 150 db, and led to the formation of dust clouds of up to 4 km.
SuperTech has issued its first statement on the demolition, saying that it respects the orders of the Supreme Court.
Drones have been banned from flying in the "exclusion zone" of Supertech's illegal twin towers.
All residents of the two adjoining societies – Emerald Court and ATS Village – have been evacuated.
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Early Visuals of the Noida Twin Towers Hours Ahead of Demolition
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Security Intensified Ahead of Demoliton
560 police personnel, 100 people from reserve forces, four Quick Response Teams and NDRF team deployed, reported ANI, citing DCP Central Rajesh S. Traffic diversion points have also been activated.
Combined Force Working to Save Dogs
A combined force of NGOs is working to rescue dogs at the last moment before Supertech demolition, reported ANI.
"We have today saved almost 30-35 dogs, we're working on getting out each and every one of them," an NGO member reportedly said.
Visuals From the Ground
Video: How Noida's Supertech Towers Will Be Reduced to Dust in 9 Seconds!
Nine seconds is all it takes to reduce India's tallest twin towers to rubble on 28 August 2022. A total of 915 residential flats and 21 shops will be razed to the ground when 3,700 kg of explosive material implodes Ceyane and Apex, Supertech's twin towers, in Noida's Sector 93A.
Full details here.
Green Corridor Established for Emergency Situations, Traffic Diversion Plans Implemented: DCP
A green corridor has been established to attend to any emergency situation, reported ANI, citing Ganesh Prasad Saha, DCP, Traffic.
“Traffic diversion plans being implemented in the area,” Saha added.
The expressway will be closed at approximately 2:15 pm and will be opened half an hour after the blast, once the dust has settled.
“Instant command centre has seven CCTV cameras. Traffic expert here along with us, monitoring all congestion points,” ANI also cited the DCP as saying.
Special Dust Machine Installed
A special dust machine has reportedly been installed at demolition site in Sector 93A, Noida, to monitor pollution levels post demolition.
The demolition is expected to produce 54,000 tonnes of debris.
Visuals of the Noida Twin Towers 5 Hours Before Demolition
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Volunteers Help Evacuate Stray Dogs
Volunteers on the ground are helping evacuate stray dogs ahead of the demolition.
Volunteers help vacate stray dogs from the area around Supertech twin towers ahead of the demolition with explosives in compliance with a Supreme Court order, in Noida.
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Cooking Gas, Power Supply Disconnected in Adjoining Societies
Cooking gas and power supply have been disconnected in two adjoining societies, reported PTI, citing officials.
Residents From Adjoining Society Evacuated, Private Guards to Leave at 1 pm
All residents from two adjoining societies have evacuated, reported PTI. Private guards will leave at around 1 pm.
500 Police and Traffic Personnel Deployed
Around 500 police and traffic personnel along with the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) have been deployed for security purposes.
"Around 400 civil police personnel were on demolition duty Sunday," said DCP Rajesh S, as reported by PTI. Additionally, DCP (Traffic) Ganesh Saha said that separately, 150-200 traffic personnel have also been deployed across Noida to ensure smooth traffic diversions.
Incident Command Post
A police official told The Quint that the team that is responsible for triggering the blast will be stationed only 5 meters away from the incident command post.
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Visuals of Police Presence on the Ground
Police personnel keep a watch from a flyover, ahead of the demolition of Supertech twin towers
Distribution of helmets among police personnel ahead of the demolition of Supertech twin towers
Final Inspections Being Conducted
With less than two hours to go, final inspections are being conducted before the explosion from the incident command center parked on a flyover in front of the Supertech Twin Towers.
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Supertech Issues First Statement on Demolition
In its first statement issued hours before the scheduled demolition, Supertech said that despite there being "no deviation from the Building Plan," the "Honorable Supreme Court has not found the construction satisfactory on technical grounds."
Supertech went on to assert that "it respects the orders of the Apex Court and is "committed to implement the same."
The company also stated that it has "completed and given delivery of more than 70,000 Units to homebuyers and are committed to give delivery to remaining homebuyers as per schedule time frame."
Supertech Demolition: Key Numbers
A total of 915 residential flats and 21 shops will be demolished which will result in 54,000 tonnes of debris, raising the noise levels up to 150 db, and leading to the formation of dust clouds of up to 4 km.
Eastwards Flowing Wind to Send Dust Particles Towards Greater Noida and Bulandshahr: Officials
The direction of the wind around the Supertech Twin Towers changed towards the east ahead of the scheduled demolition, officials said.
"The wind direction today is towards the east. It is expected that dust particles in the aftermath of the demolition would go towards Greater Noida and Bulandshahr," Regional Officer, Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Praveen Kumar said, as reported by PTI.
Officials also believe that it would take at least 10 minutes for the dust the particles to dissipate. A westwards flowing wind would have ensured that the dust particles flew towards an open park instead of the residential parks behind the towers.
Supertech Twin Towers Demolished
A total of 915 residential flats and 21 shops were razed to the ground when 3,700 kg of explosive material imploded Ceyane and Apex, Supertech's twin towers, in Noida's Sector 93A.
The 100-metre-tall structures, the tallest structures yet in India to be demolished, were reduced to rubble using the waterfall implosion technique.
The demolition was conducted at 2.30 pm on Sunday in pursuance of a Supreme Court order that found their construction within the Emerald Court society premises in violation of norms.
'Cleaning Being Done, Electricity to Be Restored Soon': Noida CEO
"Cleaning is being done, gas and electricity supply will be restored in the area while people will be allowed to enter the neighbouring societies after 6.30 pm," Noida CEO Ritu Maheshwari told news agency ANI.
She added that there was "broadly, no damage" to nearby housing societies.
"Only some bit of debris has come towards the road. We will get a better idea of the situation in an hour," Maheshwari said.
People Gather to Watch Supertech Demolition
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(Photo: Tridip Mandal/The Quint)
Anti-Smog Guns Deployed
Anti-smog guns are being used to spray water droplets in the air to settle the dust particles flying around due to the demolition.
People who Left Can Move Back from 9 pm Onwards
Noida authority announced that all flat owners who left their apartments can now move back to their to enter can easily move back to their respective apartments from 9 pm onwards.
CEO, Noida authority also added that some damaged was witnessed at ATS boundary wall, some window panes and light poles.
"These will be restored by agency asap tomorrow onwards," it said.
Loss of Around Rs 500 Crore: Supertech
Supertech said it has incurred a loss of about Rs 500 crore, including construction and interest costs, because of the demolition of the twin towers.
"Our overall loss is around Rs 500 crore, taking into account the amount we have spent on land and construction cost, the charges paid to authorities for various approvals, interest paid to banks over the years and the 12 percent interest paid back to buyers of these two towers, among other costs," Supertech's chairman RK Arora said.
Damage Caused to Nearby Buildings Due to Explosion
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