Noida Supertech Twin Towers Demolition: Evacuation of residents nears completion; around 3,700 kg explosives infused into towers

While the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway will remain shut between 2.15 pm and 2.45 pm for the demolition drive that is scheduled at 2.30 pm, the city will remain no fly zone for drones.

New Delhi: Around 5,000 residents of Emerald Court and ATS Village societies near the Supertech Twin Towers in Noida were evacuated ahead of the demolition set to take place at 2:30 pm on Sunday. NGOs also rescued dogs from the premises. The residents have been provided temporary shelter at the Parsvnath Prestige Residential Complex in Sector 93.

The Noida-Greater Noida Expressway will remain shut between 2.15 pm and 2.45 pm for the demolition drive. A no-fly zone was instated over the city for drones. The air space in one nautical mile radius above the blast will also remain briefly unavailable for flights during demolition time, according to Noida Authority.

The towers — Ceyane (29 floors) and Apex (32 floors) — are part of the Emerald Court project of Supertech Ltd and were found to be in violation of multiple regulations regarding construction. They will be demolished via a ‘controlled implosion’, which means it will collapse after explosives are strategically placed and detonated to ensure minimal damage to the surroundings. Around 3,700 kg of explosives have been infused into the two towers.