Mumbai, May 15 -- As the monsoon inches closer, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has flagged 322 buildings across the city as 'extremely dangerous' and structurally unsound, classifying them under the C1 category - a label that necessitates urgent evacuation and demolition. Of these 322 structures, 57 have been vacated, but alarmingly, 74 continue to be occupied, putting hundreds of residents at severe risk. Civic officials have reiterated that the BMC will not be held liable for any loss of life or property if occupants ignore evacuation notices. The H West Ward, which includes Bandra, Khar, and Santacruz West, has the highest number of C1 buildings at 74, followed by P North Ward (Malad) with 45 and N Ward (Ghatkopar) with 44. In contrast, some city wards have only a handful of such dangerous buildings - C Ward (Marine Drive) has just one, while G South (Parel) and E Ward (Byculla) have two each. A civic official from BMC's encroachment removal department explained, "If a building requires more than 40% repairs, it's classified as C1. In such cases, demolition is often more economical and safer than restoration. We are solely focused on residents' safety and appeal to people to vacate these structures without delay." Evacuation of C1 buildings is mandated under Section 353B of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, which also requires structural audits for buildings over 30 years old. Owners must get the audit done by BMC-approved engineers and submit the report to their local ward office within 30 days of receiving a notice. The BMC typically follows a standard protocol which includes issuance of a 354 notice declaring the structure unsafe, area statement prepared for demolition, eviction notice issued to residents, electricity and water supply cut off and final demolition. In many cases, residents continue to live in these buildings, citing lack of alternatives. However, officials warn that continuing to occupy these structures is dangerous, particularly during heavy rain. The BMC advises all residents to look out for red flags in older buildings, such as leaning RCC frames, cracks in columns or beams, swelling or bulging in walls, dalling plaster or concrete, damage on ground floors, large, expanding cracks in slab. Anyone noticing these signs is urged to call the BMC helpline at 1916....