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Demolition Starts on Collapsed Gachibowli Building, Residents Evacuated
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🗓 24 Aug 2026, 03:36 AM
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Authorities have begun dismantling the collapsed structure in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, and have ordered evacuation of neighboring buildings as a safety precaution.
Demolition work commenced today on the building that collapsed in Gachibowli, a prominent IT hub on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Crews equipped with heavy machinery are methodically breaking down the damaged structure to prevent further hazards.
Local authorities have ordered the evacuation of adjacent residential and commercial units, citing the risk of falling debris and structural instability. Residents were instructed to move to designated safe zones while the demolition proceeds.
The operation is being overseen by municipal officials who have set up a monitoring team to ensure that the dismantling adheres to safety protocols. The evacuation is expected to remain in place until the site is cleared and a structural assessment of nearby buildings is completed.
No reports of injuries have emerged so far, and emergency services remain on standby to respond to any unforeseen incidents during the demolition process.
Local authorities have ordered the evacuation of adjacent residential and commercial units, citing the risk of falling debris and structural instability. Residents were instructed to move to designated safe zones while the demolition proceeds.
The operation is being overseen by municipal officials who have set up a monitoring team to ensure that the dismantling adheres to safety protocols. The evacuation is expected to remain in place until the site is cleared and a structural assessment of nearby buildings is completed.
No reports of injuries have emerged so far, and emergency services remain on standby to respond to any unforeseen incidents during the demolition process.