Compound wall collapses at Nellore women's college

A compound wall at the 40-year-old Government Polytechnic College for Women in Nellore collapsed on Monday due to heavy rainfall from Cyclone Murasu. A falling tree exacerbated the structural failure, damaging nearby parked cars, though no injuries were reported among students or staff.

Parents have repeatedly requested renovations for the college and hostel buildings, citing their dilapidated and unsafe condition. Despite these warnings, the A.P. Department of Technical Education has failed to act, citing a lack of budget. Local parents are now urging the government to prioritize the construction of a new facility to ensure student safety.

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