Fire broke out, elevators failed, earthquake struck: How this Indian startup’s balcony escape system could save lives in high-rise buildings

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An Indian startup, Skydrop, has unveiled a balcony-mounted safety cable system designed for high-rise residents facing emergencies. This innovative solution offers a potential evacuation route when lifts are unusable, demonstrated with a harness and carabiner system. The company emphasizes its low-maintenance, dry-cloth cleaning design, urging residential societies to prioritize such safety infrastructure alongside luxury amenities for critical situations.