Hyderabad Safety Alert: HYDRAA Urges Citizens to Report Dangerous & Old Buildings, Shares Helpline

HYDRAA has urged citizens to report dilapidated and dangerous buildings that pose a risk to life and public safety by calling the helpline 9000113667. In a statement issued on Thursday, HYDRAA said it is taking proactive measures to identify structurally weak buildings and ensure safe demolition to prevent accidents, with monitoring and coordination ongoing.

HYDRAA Appeal to Report Unsafe Buildings in Hyderabad

HYDRAA has called on citizens to actively report unsafe structures:

• Report old and structurally weak buildings
• Call the helpline 9000113667
• Share location details, photographs, and live location

The appeal applies to:

• Residential areas
• Places with high public movement

Action Plan: Identification and Safe Demolition

According to HYDRAA:

• The agency is taking proactive measures to identify dangerous buildings
• Steps are being taken to ensure safe demolition
• The goal is to prevent accidents and loss of life

HYDRAA is also:

• Strengthening its monitoring system
• Coordinating with municipal corporations for inputs on unsafe structures

Bengaluru Incident Highlights Risk

The advisory follows a recent tragic incident in:

• Bengaluru
• Location: near Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, Shivajinagar

Details of the incident:

• A compound wall collapse occurred
• Triggered by heavy rains
• Resulted in seven deaths and several injuries

HYDRAA noted that similar incidents involving old structures have occurred in Hyderabad in the past.

Year-Round Risk from Old Buildings

HYDRAA emphasized:

• Risks from unsafe buildings are not limited to the monsoon season
• Unseasonal rains can also trigger collapses
• Timely reporting is critical to avoid tragedies

Confidentiality Assured

The agency assured citizens that:

• The identity of those reporting unsafe buildings will be kept confidential

HYDRAA has urged Hyderabad citizens to report unsafe and dilapidated buildings by calling 9000113667, sharing location details, photos, and live location for immediate action. With proactive monitoring, coordination with municipal corporations, and lessons from incidents like the Bengaluru wall collapse near Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Shivajinagar that caused seven deaths, the effort aims to prevent accidents. The process is ongoing, and public participation remains crucial.

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