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The Mapusa Municipal Council has identified 49 dangerous and structurally weak buildings ahead of the monsoon season as part of its annual public safety inspection drive. The survey was conducted to reduce risks linked to old and dilapidated structures during heavy rainfall. Civic officials are expected to issue notices to property owners for repairs, evacuation or demolition wherever necessary. The move comes as several cities across Goa and western India continue to strengthen pre-monsoon building audits following past incidents of building collapses and structural failures during the rainy season.
The Mapusa Municipal Council has identified 49 dangerous buildings across the town ahead of the upcoming monsoon season after carrying out inspections of old and vulnerable structures. The exercise forms part of the civic body’s annual pre-monsoon preparedness measures aimed at improving public safety during periods of heavy rainfall. Advertisement
According to local civic officials, the buildings were found to be structurally weak due to ageing construction, poor maintenance and visible signs of deterioration. Authorities are expected to issue notices to owners and occupants of these buildings, directing them to carry out immediate repairs or vacate the premises in cases where the structures pose a serious safety risk.
The identification of unsafe buildings has become an important annual exercise for municipal bodies across Goa, especially in areas with older residential and commercial properties. During the monsoon season, continuous rainfall often worsens existing structural damage, increasing the possibility of partial collapses, falling debris and water seepage.
Mapusa, one of North Goa’s key commercial and residential centres, has several ageing properties located in congested market areas and older neighbourhoods. Civic officials have been carrying out periodic inspections in recent years to identify risky structures before the arrival of heavy rains. Similar drives have also been conducted in Panaji, Margao and other urban areas in the state as authorities attempt to strengthen disaster preparedness measures.
The latest inspection also comes amid growing concerns over old and dilapidated buildings across urban India. In cities such as Mumbai and Thane, local authorities have identified thousands of unsafe buildings ahead of the monsoon after multiple incidents of structural collapse in recent years. Urban planners and housing experts have repeatedly highlighted the need for regular structural audits, timely redevelopment and stronger maintenance systems for ageing buildings.
Officials are expected to continue monitoring the identified structures throughout the monsoon period. Property owners may also be asked to submit structural stability reports or begin repair work within a specified timeframe. In severe cases, civic authorities can recommend evacuation or demolition to prevent risks to residents and pedestrians.
Delays in redevelopment projects and repair work continue to remain a challenge in many old urban areas due to ownership disputes, funding issues and lengthy approval processes. Experts believe faster approvals and better coordination between civic agencies and property owners will be necessary to address the growing number of ageing and unsafe buildings in cities.
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