Bhopal Municipal Corporation’s survey has identified 1,500 dilapidated buildings in the old city. Of these, there are 242 buildings which are at serious risk of collapse during monsoon. The administration has issued more than 2,000 notices.
Bhopal: Before the arrival of monsoon, the survey report of Bhopal Municipal Corporation has increased the concern. A large number of dilapidated buildings have been identified in many areas of the old city, hundreds of which could pose a threat during heavy rains. The administration has issued notices to landlords instructing them to be alert and take necessary steps.
Identification of 1,500 dilapidated buildings in the old city
In a survey conducted by Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC), about 1,500 dilapidated and dilapidated buildings have been identified in various areas of the old city. There are a large number of such buildings in densely populated areas like Berasia Road, Budhwara, Itwara, Jahangirabad, Sultania Road and Hamidia Road, whose condition is said to be worrisome.
According to officials, 242 of these buildings are extremely weak and are at serious risk of collapse during the upcoming monsoon. The administration is taking special precautions regarding the safety of people living in such buildings.
More than 2,000 notices issued, yet people are not leaving their houses
The Municipal Corporation has issued more than 2,000 notices to owners and residents of unsafe buildings to prevent possible accidents. Through the notice, people have been instructed to vacate the building and take necessary repairs or other safety measures.
However, despite warnings, many families are still living in these dilapidated houses. Officials say that people are being made aware again and again keeping in mind their safety, but expected cooperation is not being received at many places. For this reason, there is a possibility of accidents during monsoon.
Most dangerous house in Ward 40
According to Municipal Corporation data, out of 85 wards of the city, there are 31 wards where the problem of dilapidated buildings is seriously present. Among these, Ward 40 has emerged as the most affected area, where about 600 dilapidated houses have been registered.
Apart from this, 79 dangerous buildings have been identified in Ward 14, 70 in Ward 18 and 61 in Ward 28. The administration is keeping special vigil on these areas and local officials have been instructed to constantly monitor the situation.
Special action was started after Indore accident
After the stepwell accident in Indore in March 2023, a special campaign was started to identify dilapidated structures across the state. In the same sequence, a survey of old buildings, overhead tanks, stepwells and other unsafe structures was also conducted in Bhopal.
The survey also revealed that about 4,000 people are living in 977 dilapidated houses in the city. The Municipal Corporation has also identified the Janta Quarters located behind Aishbagh Stadium for action and answers have been sought from the concerned departments in this matter.
The administration says that at-risk buildings are being constantly monitored to avoid any untoward incident during monsoon. Also, citizens have been appealed to take the warning seriously and avoid living in unsafe buildings.
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