Hyderabad, May 29 -- Amid the early onset of the monsoon, the GHMC commissioner RV Karnan instructed officials to take strong measures and relocate families living in dilapidated houses to safer locations.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation commissioner held a video conference with the zonal commissioners and town planning officials on Thursday, May 29, and ordered to conduct a thorough inspection of dilapidated structures across the city.

"All area officers should identify such structures and counsel residents to move to safer areas rather than attempt repair works. If an unexpected incident occurs, the department will take strict action against the area officer," he warned.

The GHMC commissioner informed that 428 worn-out ho...