Hyderabad: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), acting on the directives of Hyderabad Deputy Commissioner Zainul Abideen Memon, has initiated a major operation targeting dangerously dilapidated structures in the city in a bid to avert casualties during the ongoing monsoon season.
The campaign, focused particularly on the vicinity of the historic Pucca Qila, follows growing concern over public safety after a recent building collapse in Karachi’s Lyari neighbourhood. In Hyderabad, residents living in structurally unsound buildings have been served formal evacuation notices, warning them to vacate immediately.
A comprehensive structural survey is currently underway under the supervision of SBCA Deputy Director Engineer Zeeshan Khanzada and Deputy Director of the Archaeology Department Sindhu Chandio. According to Chandio, 19 houses along the outer perimeter of Pucca Qila have been flagged as severely dilapidated, with some already experiencing partial collapses.
“Many of these buildings are in extremely fragile condition. Two are further weakened by nearby sewage flow, increasing the risk of imminent collapse—especially under sustained rainfall,” she said.
Officials have also identified sections of the Qila’s Station Road-facing wall as being at critical risk. Banners declaring certain structures as “dangerous buildings” have been displayed prominently, and formal notices have been issued to the occupants and property owners to facilitate legal and precautionary action.
Authorities have urged citizens to stay away from these high-risk areas and report any signs of structural distress. The operation highlights a growing emphasis on shared civic responsibility, with both government bodies and residents encouraged to take proactive steps in preventing preventable monsoon-related tragedies.
The campaign comes amid a broader effort to ensure building safety and infrastructure resilience in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns across Sindh.
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