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Seemapuri’s 6‑7 Storey Houses Lacking Columns and Beams Raise Safety Concerns
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 06:01 PM
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In Delhi’s Seemapuri, several six‑to‑seven story residential buildings have been found without essential structural columns and beams, sparking fears over their stability.
Seemapuri, a densely populated neighbourhood in Delhi, has come under scrutiny after ground reports revealed that several six‑to‑seven story houses lack the basic structural elements of columns and beams. The absence of these supports raises serious safety concerns, especially in an area prone to seismic activity.
Local residents and municipal officials have expressed alarm, noting that the buildings were constructed without adhering to standard building codes. The lack of proper load‑bearing structures could lead to partial or complete collapse in the event of an earthquake or heavy rainfall.
The Delhi Municipal Corporation has announced an immediate inspection of the affected properties. Authorities are urging property owners to conduct structural assessments and, where necessary, reinforce the buildings to meet safety regulations.
Meanwhile, residents are calling for stricter enforcement of construction norms and for the government to provide guidance on retrofitting older structures. The situation highlights the broader issue of informal housing development in rapidly urbanising areas of the city.
Local residents and municipal officials have expressed alarm, noting that the buildings were constructed without adhering to standard building codes. The lack of proper load‑bearing structures could lead to partial or complete collapse in the event of an earthquake or heavy rainfall.
The Delhi Municipal Corporation has announced an immediate inspection of the affected properties. Authorities are urging property owners to conduct structural assessments and, where necessary, reinforce the buildings to meet safety regulations.
Meanwhile, residents are calling for stricter enforcement of construction norms and for the government to provide guidance on retrofitting older structures. The situation highlights the broader issue of informal housing development in rapidly urbanising areas of the city.