Hyderabad, 9th September 2024: A 14-year-old under-construction building near the Hyderabad Haj House has raised alarms due to the ongoing heavy rains, which have exacerbated the dangers it poses to nearby structures. Located in close proximity to schools, hospitals, a metro station, and the Haj House, the deteriorating building presents a significant threat to its surroundings.
The building, which has remained untouched and unfinished for over a decade, has caused increasing concern. For the past four years, rainwater has consistently accumulated in the cellar of the structure. Currently, with the ongoing downpour, water has risen to submerge the building’s columns up to five feet, leading to severe damage.
Despite the visible dangers, there has been little action taken by the concerned authorities to address the situation. Questions have arisen regarding the accountability for this neglected structure, which was originally constructed during the tenure of the late Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy.
While the government has been actively conducting demolition drives under the HYDRAA initiative, targeting illegal constructions and unsafe buildings, this abandoned and incomplete structure beside the Haj House continues to signal a looming danger. The building is also located in close proximity to the Telangana Assembly, amplifying concerns.
Local journalist Mohammed Yousuf has taken to Twitter to highlight the issue and urged the government to take immediate action to mitigate the risks posed by this hazardous building.
