Hyderabad, May 30 -- The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has started focusing on the dilapidated building as monsoon already entered the city.

In order to prevent accidents and protect residents, the officials are taking steps as heavy rains pose risks to weak structures.

GHMC identifies hundreds of unsafe buildings in Hyderabad

In a recent video conference, GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan directed zonal commissioners and town planning officials to inspect and flag dilapidated buildings.

A survey has already identified 428 unsafe structures. Out of these, 131 buildings are deemed repairable. A total of 297 structures have been marked for evacuation.

Apart from identifying week structure, the GHMC has banned new cellar cons...