Demolition of tilted building in Kochi may take 7-10 days due to safety concerns
The demolition of a dangerously tilted 60-year-old building in Kochi has been delayed by a week to allow for structural strengthening and safe, manual dismantling. The Kochi Corporation has mandated that the owner cover all costs and follow expert safety protocols.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the risks of aging urban infrastructure and the challenges of managing demolition in densely populated commercial areas.
The demolition of a two-storey structure that remains precariously tilted against an adjacent multi-storey commercial building near Woodland Junction along M.G. Road has been deferred.
The decision followed advice from the structural stability expert engaged by the Kochi Corporation, who warned that proceeding without precautionary measures could endanger not only nearby buildings but also workers tasked with the demolition.
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