Archive · 22 Jul 2026
VVCMC Orders Evacuation of 74 High-Risk Buildings
In Vasai-Virar, the city government found 74 buildings that are very unsafe to live in.
They told the people living there to move out right away because these buildings might collapse.
This is because there have been some scary accidents recently where parts of buildings fell down or tilted.
The government is also making sure that over 450 other buildings get fixed so they are safe.
They are doing this to keep everyone safe and stop any more accidents from happening.
VVCMC identified 74 high-risk buildings in Vasai-Virar and ordered immediate evacuation and demolition.
Recent incidents include a slab collapse in Hirabai Apartment and severe cracks in Durgeshwari Apartment.
Over 450 buildings have been instructed to undergo necessary structural repairs.
The municipal body mandated structural audits for all buildings older than 30 years.
Residents are concerned about their safety and the inconvenience of sudden evacuations.
- Who
- Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC), residents of 74 high-risk buildings
- What
- Issuance of notices to vacate and demolish 74 high-risk buildings
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To prevent structural disasters following recent incidents of building tilts and slab collapses
Resident Concerns
Municipal Corporation Actions
Building Safety
Resident Concerns
Residents fear for their safety due to recent structural incidents and the identification of 74 high-risk buildings.
Municipal Corporation Actions
The VVCMC has taken proactive measures by issuing notices to vacate and demolish these buildings to prevent disasters.
Evacuation and Demolition
Resident Concerns
Residents may face difficulties and inconveniences due to the sudden evacuation notices.
Municipal Corporation Actions
The municipal body is ensuring the safety of residents by ordering immediate evacuation and demolition of the most dangerous structures.
- Date
- July 22
- Location
- Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra, India
- Number of Unsafe Buildings
- 74
- Number of Buildings Requiring Repairs
- 450+
- Recent Incident
- Slab collapse in Hirabai Apartment, Phulpada
- Tragic Incident
- Ramabai Apartment collapse in Virar, August last year
- Structural Audit Mandate
- All buildings older than 30 years
- Total Buildings Inspected
- 2,149