Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Four-Storey Building Tilts in Gopanapally, Prompting Evacuations
A four-storey building in Gopanapally suddenly leaned to one side.
It was built on a very small and narrow plot.
People nearby became scared that it might fall.
Officials, emergency workers and police came to inspect it.
Residents of the building and nearby homes were asked to leave.
Some residents thought vibrations from a nearby borewell may have played a role.
Officials have not confirmed the exact cause of the tilting.
The building is being prepared for demolition to help keep people safe.
A four-storey residential building on less than 50 square yards tilted dangerously in NTR Nagar, Gopanapally, on Friday.
Residents said the building began leaning in the morning, causing panic over a possible collapse.
Officials from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, HYDRAA, DRF and police evacuated occupants and nearby residents.
Residents suggested borewell vibrations and the building’s narrow design may have contributed, but the cause has not been confirmed.
Officials began or planned demolition after securing the area, while the civic body reviewed construction permissions and safety compliance.
- Who
- Residents, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation officials, HYDRAA, DRF and local police were involved.
- What
- A four-storey residential building tilted dangerously, prompting evacuations and demolition action.
- When
- Friday; residents reported noticing the tilt around 8 a.m.
- Where
- NTR Nagar in Gopanapally, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
- Why
- The exact cause is unconfirmed; residents cited possible borewell vibrations and narrow structural design, while officials are examining permissions, construction quality and regulatory compliance.
Residents’ concerns
Officials’ response
Possible cause of the tilt
Residents’ concerns
Residents suggested vibrations from an open borewell connection, combined with the building’s narrow plot and tall design, may have caused the tilt.
Officials’ response
Officials have not confirmed the cause and are examining the structure, construction permissions, structural quality and regulatory compliance.
Construction status
Residents’ concerns
Residents raised concerns about a potentially unsafe or unauthorised construction in the locality.
Officials’ response
The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation said it would not tolerate unauthorised and illegal constructions that compromise public safety.
Demolition timing
Residents’ concerns
Residents urged authorities to take immediate action because of the risk to people nearby.
Officials’ response
Reports differ on the timing: one said demolition had been initiated, while another said it would follow cordoning of the surrounding area.
- Building height
- Four storeys
- Plot size
- Less than 50 square yards; one report described dimensions of about 12 feet by 35 feet
- Location
- NTR Nagar, Gopanapally, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
- Reported timing
- The tilt was noticed early Friday morning, around 8 a.m.
- Response agencies
- Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, HYDRAA, DRF and local police
- Safety action
- Occupants and residents of nearby structures, including a co-living PG, were evacuated
- Planned action
- Officials said the unsafe building would be demolished after the surrounding area was secured
