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In a late-night incident in Mumbai's Malad West, nearly 20 families were evacuated from a building after a floor in one of the flats collapsed, resulting in two injuries. The affected flat was located on the fourth floor of Navjivan Cooperative Housing Society's C wing in Evershine Nagar. Following an inspection by BMC officials, the residents were asked to immediately vacate the premises due to safety concerns. The injured individuals are reported to be in stable condition. The building's redevelopment is underway, with plans to demolish it if necessary.
In an incident last week, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) swiftly relocated nearly 20 families from a residential building in Malad West after a floor in one of the flats collapsed, resulting in injuries to two individuals. The incident took place around 3:30 am in a fourth-floor flat located in the C wing of Navjivan Cooperative Housing Society at Evershine Nagar.
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Following the collapse, BMC officials promptly arrived at the scene to assess the situation. Recognizing the immediate threat to the residents, an emergency evacuation order was issued, requiring the affected families to vacate their homes. Kiran Dighavkar, Assistant Commissioner of the P North ward, expressed concern for the displaced families, who now face the daunting task of finding alternative accommodation. It was revealed that the building was not categorized as a dangerous structure prior to the incident.
Subsequently, an additional 59 families residing in the other three wings of the building were also required to evacuate as a precautionary measure. A spokesperson from the P North ward disclosed that the building had previously been notified to undergo a structural audit, which unfortunately had not been carried out. Subsequently, it was determined that the entire building posed a significant risk to its occupants. While the C wing has already been cleared, residents in the remaining wings have been given a week's notice to vacate. The building is slated for redevelopment, and the builder has assured the BMC of its demolition. However, if the builder fails to fulfil this commitment, the civic authorities have stated their intention to undertake the demolition themselves.
According to news reports the all those injured by the incident has suffered minor injuries and are in a stable condition. A resident revealed to the press that the society had received a precautionary notice by the BMC, urging an urgent structural audit of the building. However, due to ongoing redevelopment plans, the audit was delayed. Residents believe the collapse is due to damage caused by the monsoon, specifically water seepage in the south-facing flats, which led to the rusting of rods. Residents are now criticising the BMC for their hasty decision to demolish the building. As the affected families grapple with the immediate need to secure new homes, questions have arisen regarding the efficacy of the BMC's safety measures and the accountability of building owners.
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