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Kozhikode Clock Tower Collapses
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Jul 2026, 04:01 AM
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A century-old clock tower at Kerala's Kozhikode railway station has collapsed due to heavy rain. The incident has raised concerns about the maintenance of heritage structures in the state.
The clock tower, which was over 100 years old, was a prominent landmark at the Kozhikode railway station. The collapse of the tower has been attributed to the heavy rainfall in the region. The incident has sparked a debate about the need for better maintenance of heritage structures in Kerala.
The railway authorities have announced an investigation into the incident. The clock tower was a popular tourist attraction and its collapse has been met with sadness from locals and tourists alike.
The incident highlights the importance of preserving historical structures and ensuring their stability, especially during extreme weather conditions.
The local administration has been criticized for not taking adequate measures to protect the clock tower from damage.
The collapse of the clock tower is a significant loss for the city of Kozhikode and efforts are being made to assess the damage and plan for its reconstruction.
The railway authorities have announced an investigation into the incident. The clock tower was a popular tourist attraction and its collapse has been met with sadness from locals and tourists alike.
The incident highlights the importance of preserving historical structures and ensuring their stability, especially during extreme weather conditions.
The local administration has been criticized for not taking adequate measures to protect the clock tower from damage.
The collapse of the clock tower is a significant loss for the city of Kozhikode and efforts are being made to assess the damage and plan for its reconstruction.