From Delhi to other cities: Why unsafe buildings are becoming an urban time bomb
Rising concerns over unsafe and dilapidated buildings in Indian cities like Delhi and Noida have led to increased municipal crackdowns and demolition notices. The article highlights the tension between public safety and the lack of adequate rehabilitation for displaced residents.
Why it matters
Rapid urbanization in India has outpaced building safety regulations, creating significant risks for residents in aging or illegal structures.
NEW DELHI: The collapse of a five-storey paying guest accommodation in Delhi’s Satya Niketan killing seven people has once again brought the spotlight back on a danger that is lurking in plain sight in India’s fast growing cities.The tragedy had not been of one building, or one locality.All over India, old buildings, illegal additions, bad maintenance and changing uses of residential properties are creating a widening gap between where people live and how safely those buildings are being used.Warning signsThe crackdown in Delhi post-collapse exposes the scale of the problem.
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