NMC zones sit on list of unsafe buildings for a month, monsoon preparedness jeopardized
Nagpur: Despite identifying 190 dilapidated and dangerous structures across Nagpur city in a pre-monsoon survey this year, all the 10 zones of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) delayed their reports, severely hampering the city's disaster preparedness this rainy season.
The lists, meant to reach the Fire and Emergency Services Department before the onset of monsoon, were submitted almost a month late, pushing back urgent actions like demolition, evacuation and public warnings.
The documents reviewed by TOI revealed that only 51 buildings have been demolished in the last few years while the rest are extremely risky structures still standing in residential and commercial areas. Notices were issued in all cases, but ground action remained sluggish due to delayed coordination and procedural bottlenecks.
"The delay in submitting the zone-wise lists stalled pre-monsoon safety drills. Timely demolitions or evacuations could save lives in the event of structural collapse," a senior fire officer said, adding that the risk remains high as rains have intensified in the city.
The Gandhibagh Zone reported the highest number of dangerous structures — 73 — but managed to demolish zero, while 23 such structures were renovated.
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Dhantoli Zone listed 25 structures but demolished only nine. Ashi Nagar, Laxmi Nagar and Nehru Nagar zones also performed poorly in removing dangerous buildings despite issuing notices.
In zones like Satranjipura and Lakadganj, civic inaction has left dangerous homes and commercial properties vulnerable to collapse. Many of these structures are decades old, weakened further by years of neglect and structural wear.
Adding to the concern, multiple buildings identified as risky in previous years still remain on this year's list, indicating repeated lapses in enforcement. Some zones cited ongoing court cases or refusal by residents to vacate as hurdles.
NMC's fire department is insisting that zonal offices reissue demolition notices to high-risk buildings and intensify on-ground monitoring and enforcement.
Experts slammed the civic administration for the lack of urgency.
"This is criminal negligence. If a building collapses during the monsoon and lives are lost, the blame lies squarely on the delayed response," said a former disaster management consultant.
Danger Zone!
| Zones | A | B | C |
|---------------|----|----|----|
| Laxmi Nagar | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| Dharampeth | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Hanuman Nagar | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Dhantoli | 25 | 25 | 9 |
| Nehru Nagar | 14 | 14 | 2 |
| Gandhibagh | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| Satranjipura | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakadganj | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Ashi Nagar | 18 | 12 | 0 |
| Mangalwari | 68 | 68 | 39 |
(A: Number of Dangerous Buildings; B: Notice Issued; C: Buildings/Houses Demolished)
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