Noida Twin towers demolished LIVE: No damage to adjacent buildings reported

Pre and post-demolition AQI data is almost same: Noida authority 

Pre and post-demolition AQI data is almost the same. Around 7pm, the residents of nearby vacated societies will be allowed to go back to their homes. Around 100 water tankers and 300 cleaning staff have been deployed here: Ritu Maheshwari, CEO, Noida Authority pic.twitter.com/Ni054j9rDj

— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2022

Noida Authority's CEO Ritu Maheswari said on Sunday that the air quality index (AQI) of the pre and post-demolition of the twin towers is almost the same. 

No damage to adjacent buildings reported, say officials

Officials from Edifice said on Sunday that no damage was reported to adjacent buildings following the demolition of the Twin Towers. 

"Twin towers demolition successful. No structural damage to adjacent buildings. Physical site inspection on," Edifice's Utkarsh Mehta told PTI.

Puja organised at site before blast

A Puja was organised at the site of the Supertech's Twin Towers, moments before the 100-metre-tall structures were reduced to dust within seconds.

Level of noise pollution recorded in nearby locations

With the demolition of the Supertech Twin Towers in Noida, this was the level of noise pollution recorded in three nearby locations. 

Demolition led to a loss of ₹500 crore: Supertech

Supertech Ltd said on Sunday that the demolition of its twin towers led to a loss of ₹500 crore. 

itself is estimated at about ₹20 crore.

"Our overall loss is around ₹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 per cent interest paid back to buyers of these two towers, among other costs," Chairman R K Arora told news agency PTI. 

It was a clear demolition: Joint Commissioner of Police

Love Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police, said that it was a clear demolition. “No untoward incident has been reported after or during the demolition. Force will remain deployed in the area till a green signal is given from the officials who are checking the structural damage.”

Evacuated residents to return after security clearance

Evacuated residents would be allowed to return after security clearance from inspection team.

Noida CEO post twin towers demolition: People can enter societies after 6:30

Noida CEO after twin towers demolition: 'Gas, power supply to be restored; people can enter neighbouring societies after 6:30pm'

Officials begun structural analysis of adjacent buildings

Team of Edifice, Jet Demolitions, CBRI and Noida officials have begun structural analysis of adjacent buildings after Supertech demolition.

No damage to residential towers in adjoining areas: Officials

No damage to residential towers in adjoining Emerald Court after Supertech demolition, says Edifice official.

Noida CP says assessment is underway post demolition

Largely exercise was executed as per plan, expert teams are on spot. Assessment is being done as of now. Only experts can ascertain post-demolition situation. We're going to site to assess the remnants & left-over explosives if at all they're left there: Noida CP

Noida Supertech twin towers demolished

Noida Supertech twin towers demolished, reduced to dust in seconds.

Demolition to be held shortly

The Supertech's twin towers will be demolished shortly.

NDRF team in its final leg of preparations before the demolition begins

NDRF team is in its final leg of preparations before the demolition begins in UP's Noida; canine warriors brought in as well.

How an Emerald Court resident overslept during evacuation

Amid the evacuation frenzy ahead of the demolition of Supertech’s twin towers in Noida on Sunday, a seven-member task force of the Emerald Court society entrusted with carrying out evacuation from the 660 flats faced a challenge- one of the residents dozed off inside the flat. Read more

‘Sudden wind change…’: UP official

Sudden change in wind direction, nearby buildings may get more dust, says UP official. For the last one week, the direction of wind was towards the west but the change was sudden, Regional Officer, Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Praveen Kumar 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," Kumar said.

Moving towards countdown: Noida CP

Everything is fully ready, we are moving towards the countdown: Alok Kumar, Noida CP

Twin towers demolition LIVE: Supertech says there was no deviation from building plan

Ahead of twin tower demolition, Supertech claims 'no deviation from building plan. SC didn't find it satisfactory on tech grounds'.

Emerald court task force which carried out evacuation

Silver city AOA makes arrangements for residents of Emerald Court society

Silver city AOA has made arrangements for residents of Emerald Court society at the society clubhouse. The arrangements include medical emergency facilities, sleeping beds, food buffet and TV viewing gallery.

Stickers put up by emerald court residents outside their homes

Stickers put up by emerald court residents outside their home before leaving.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath on demoliton

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday asked for strict compliance with safety standards during the demolition process of the Supertech Twin Towers in Noida. Read more

Key details on traffic diversions

Ahead of the demolition, the authorities have issued traffic advisory. Read all details here

Noida Supertech twin towers: Ahead of demolition, visuals from the site

Check the photos from the Noida Supertech twin towers site ahead of its demolition.

Heartening scenes before Supertech twin tower demolition

Heartening scenes were witnessed near Noida’s Emerald Court Society on Sunday morning hours before the country witnesses the controlled explosion of the tallest towers to be demolished so far. Read more

What would be the aftermath of Supertech twin tower demolition

The health impact of the resulting dust on residents will be minimal as experts overseeing the demolition will take steps to control the impact. Read more to find out the aftermath of the demolition

Only ambulances and emergency services will be allowed near the demolition site

Only ambulances and emergency services will be allowed near the demolition site.

11 smog guns deployed

A total of 11 smog guns have been deployed ahead of the demolition today at 2:30 pm - two deployed along and opposite to service road of Parsavanth, 3 near thestretch from city park to ATS, 2 along and opposite to Gejha community Center, one each near Jaypee flyover, crossing next to Eldeco, in front of Emerald Court and near the twin towers.

Evacuations complete ahead of the blast

Two housing societies, including 40 towers, next to Supertech Twin Towers fully evacuated.

Special dust machine installed at demolition site

Special dust machine installed at demolition site to monitor pollution levels after the demolition takes place in Sector 93A, UP.

General secretary of Silvercity AOA on evacuated residents

General secretary of Silvercity AOA Rajiv Mehta on Sunday said that they got a list of 70 people from Supertech Emerald Court AOA yesterday who were scheduled to come today. “However, only three families have come here so far. Breakfast has been arranged for them.”

Swimming pool covered in Silver City society

Swimming pool covered in Silver City society ahead of the demolition.

Stray animals being evacuated by volunteers near Supertech twin towers

Stray animals being evacuated by volunteers near Supertech twin towers.

Evacuated residents welcomed for breakfast

Silvercity AOA has organised breakfast for evacuated residents ahead of the demolition.

NGOs working to rescue dogs ahead of demolition

UP | A combined force of NGOs is working to rescue dogs at the last moment before the #SupertechTwinTowers demolition today

We have today saved almost 30-35 dogs, we're working on getting out each & every one of them: NGO member pic.twitter.com/fdm1Qt2wJi

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 28, 2022

A combined force of NGOs is working to rescue dogs at the last moment before the Supertech Twin Towers demolition today.

Group of cyclists from Greater Noida west reached near demolition site

A group of cyclists from Greater Noida west reached near demolition site on Sunday morning. "Usually this place is quiet in the morning but today it is bustling with activity. We thought of stopping for a while and clicking pictures with the soon-to-be demolished building," said Om, one of the cyclists

Smog gun installed by Noida Authority

The Noida Authority has installed smog gun ahead of the demolition today at 2:30 pm.

Thousands evacuated ahead of Supertech twin towers demolition

Thousands of residents have been evacuated from Noida’s Emerald Court Society ahead of the demolition of the Supertech twin towers in Noida. Read more

Edifice Engineering's Utkarsh Mehta at the spot to conduct final checks

Edifice Engineering's Utkarsh Mehta is at the spot to conduct final checks. While speaking to the reporters, he said, “Ofcourse, I am nervous but we are 100 percent confident that the blasts will go as planned. We have been telling residents since the last 6 months not to worry, and we say the same today.”

Visual from the road opposite to the twin towers on Sunday morning

Visual from the road opposite to the twin towers on Sunday morning.

One nautical mile airspace to remain unavailable briefly

Noida officials on Friday said one nautical mile of air space around the twin Supertech towers will remain briefly unavailable for flights on August 28 during the demolition. Read details here

Dos and don'ts to keep in mind if you live in the neighbourhood

Here are the list of things that you should or should not do after the demolition of the twin towers if you live in the neighbourhood. Read here

Noida twin towers to be reduced to dust in 9 seconds

The demolition of Supertech's illegal twin towers in Noida - that are taller than the famous Qutub Minar - is scheduled to take place at 2.30 pm today. The twin towers will be reduced to dust in nine seconds. Read more