Archive · 25 May 2025
Second Building Parapet Collapses in Margao Within 24 Hours
Another part of a building in Margao, India, fell down, this time at Antao Apartments.
This happened just a day after a similar event, which makes people worry about old buildings.
Luckily, no one was hurt because it happened early in the morning.
The police are keeping the area safe.
The local government is looking into it.
The main problem is that old laws make it difficult to fix these buildings, so they are still unsafe.
A second building parapet collapsed in Margao, Goa within 24 hours.
The incident occurred at Antao Apartments near Cine Lata on Saturday morning.
No injuries were reported from the collapse.
The area is usually busy, but the early morning timing averted a tragedy.
Authorities have cordoned off the area and are assessing the situation.
- Who
- Part of a building parapet
- What
- A parapet of a building collapsed
- When
- Saturday, around 6 am
- Where
- Antao Apartments, Margao, Goa
- Why
- Aging building, potential structural issues
Tenants
Developers/Authorities
Financial Viability of Redevelopment
Tenants
Tenants are protected by the Goa Buildings (Lease, Rent & Eviction) Control Act of 1968, and pay minimal rent.
Developers/Authorities
Developers face disincentives to repair and redevelop buildings due to low rents and complex tenant rights.
- Incident Date
- Saturday
- Location
- Antao Apartments, Margao, Goa
- Structure Damaged
- First floor parapet
- Time
- Around 6 am
- Injuries
- None reported