Making Hyderabad’s vertical boom safer
After an illegal seven‑storey building in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli collapsed, residents faced damaged homes and business interruptions, sparking worries about the safety of the rapidly rising neighbourhood. The area’s surge in PG hostels and new construction has prompted municipal officials to intensify checks and crack down on unauthorised, potentially unsafe structures. City officials say tighter regulations are needed to ensure vertical development complies with building codes.