Under-construction seven-storey building collapses in Kondapur, neighbour injured
A seven-storey building under construction in Kondapur collapsed on Saturday, causing damage to an adjacent apartment complex and injuring one resident. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which also triggered evacuations in the surrounding area.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding urban safety, building code enforcement, and the risks associated with rapid, high-density construction in growing metropolitan areas.
An under-construction seven-storey building collapsed at Anjaiah Nagar in Kondapur on Saturday (August 22, 2026) afternoon, triggering panic in the area and prompting fire and police teams to launch a search operation to check if anyone was trapped under the debris. Madhapur police are investigating the case.
The building, reportedly being constructed on a 50-square-yard plot adjacent to a drain, suddenly collapsed and tilted towards a neighbouring apartment complex in the Whitefields area, causing partial damage to the structure.
One resident of the neighbouring building, Ramana Reddy, sustained injuries in the incident and was shifted to a hospital for treatment.
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