India
The tallest buildings ever torn down in the nation were destroyed by Indian authorities on Sunday in a vast plume of dust and debris in the capital New Delhi. The demolition took less than 10 seconds.
The 103-meter (338-foot) tall skyscrapers crumbled after a controlled demolition, and those watching from rooftops of surrounding high-rise buildings applauded and clapped as the dust engulfed the residential area.
After a protracted legal struggle, the Supreme Court last year ruled that the towers in the Noida area had broken numerous construction codes and fire safety standards and ordered their removal.Around 2:30 pm, more than 3,700 kg (8,100 pounds) of explosives were deployed.
