Ahead of monsoon, MCD surveys 28 lakh buildings in Delhi, flags just 19 as 'dangerous'
TNN / Jun 28, 2026, 21:29 (IST)
Delhi's recent pre-monsoon survey, which examined around 28 lakh buildings, identified a scant 19 structures deemed hazardous, igniting concerns about its validity. Despite the Municipal Corporation of Delhi asserting an 85% completion rate, experts denounce the purely observational approach. Moreover, the unfortunate reality of building collapses occurring in reportedly safe buildings emphasizes the glaring inadequacies of this yearly review process.