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• The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has identified 82 buildings across Mumbai as highly dangerous ahead of the monsoon season and has initiated precautionary measures for resident safety.
• The structures have been categorised under the ‘C-1’ classification, indicating that they are unsafe for habitation and require evacuation or demolition.
• Notices have been issued to residents and occupants, while coordination has been initiated with civic authorities, police and disaster management agencies.
• The exercise forms part of Mumbai’s annual pre-monsoon structural safety review aimed at reducing risks associated with ageing and dilapidated buildings.
• Authorities have urged occupants to vacate unsafe premises as heavy rainfall conditions are expected to increase structural vulnerability during the monsoon months.
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has identified 82 buildings across Mumbai as highly dangerous and structurally unsafe ahead of the monsoon season, prompting the authority to initiate evacuation measures and issue notices to occupants. The buildings have been classified under the ‘C-1’ category, which denotes structures considered unsafe for habitation and requiring immediate evacuation or demolition due to the risk of collapse.
The assessment was conducted as part of MHADA’s annual pre-monsoon inspection exercise covering ageing residential buildings under its jurisdiction. The review is undertaken each year before the onset of heavy rainfall to identify structures that may pose risks to residents and surrounding areas during the monsoon period.
According to MHADA officials, the identified buildings are located across various parts of Mumbai and have been found to be in severely deteriorated condition. Occupants of these properties have been served notices advising them to vacate the premises in the interest of public safety. The authority has also begun coordinating with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), local police authorities and disaster management agencies to facilitate evacuation and emergency preparedness measures.
Officials stated that many of the structures fall within Mumbai’s older housing stock, where prolonged ageing, inadequate maintenance and exposure to weather conditions have contributed to structural deterioration over several decades. Heavy monsoon rainfall often increases pressure on weakened foundations, walls and roofs, making such buildings particularly vulnerable during the rainy season.
MHADA has urged residents living in the identified properties to cooperate with evacuation efforts and avoid remaining in structures that have been declared unsafe by structural assessments. Authorities indicated that refusal to vacate dangerous buildings can increase risks not only for occupants but also for neighbouring properties and public spaces.
The identification of unsafe structures forms part of a wider city-level exercise undertaken annually by civic and housing authorities. Mumbai continues to face recurring concerns related to dilapidated buildings, particularly in older residential clusters where redevelopment processes remain pending or delayed. Several incidents involving partial or complete building collapses during previous monsoon seasons have led authorities to strengthen inspection and monitoring mechanisms.
Apart from issuing notices, MHADA has also undertaken awareness measures to inform residents about structural risks associated with ageing buildings. Officials stated that emergency response systems have been placed on alert ahead of the monsoon to address any incidents involving vulnerable structures.
The authority is expected to continue monitoring the identified properties throughout the monsoon period while coordinating with redevelopment agencies, housing societies and local administration regarding long-term rehabilitation and redevelopment options for affected residents. The latest assessment highlights the continuing challenge posed by ageing building stock in Mumbai as authorities seek to balance redevelopment requirements with public safety concerns during the annual monsoon season.
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