Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Debris Clearance Continues After Seven-Storey Gachibowli Building Collapse
A seven-storey building being built in Gachibowli collapsed on Saturday.
Workers and machines are clearing away the broken pieces.
The area has been closed so people do not get hurt.
Residents in a nearby apartment block were moved to a safer place.
Officials are checking other buildings close to the collapse.
One nearby structure may be demolished as an extra safety step.
People will not be allowed back until officials decide the area is safe.
The cleanup and safety checks are still continuing.
Debris clearance and rescue operations continued at the collapsed under-construction building in Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli.
The seven-storey building collapsed on Saturday, prompting heightened safety measures nearby.
Residents of Block B in an adjacent apartment were evacuated as a precaution.
Authorities cordoned off the site and restricted public access to the danger zone.
An adjoining structure, reportedly illegal, is expected to be demolished after nearby buildings are assessed for safety.
- Who
- Rescue personnel, officials, police, and nearby residents are involved.
- What
- A seven-storey under-construction building collapsed, leading to debris clearance, evacuations, and safety inspections.
- When
- The collapse occurred on Saturday; clearance and precautionary measures were continuing afterward.
- Where
- Anjaiah Nagar in Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Authorities are taking precautions because of concerns about the safety of nearby structures and the risk of another mishap.
- Site
- Jayadarshini building collapse site, Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli
- Building
- Seven-storey under-construction structure
- Current operation
- Rescue and debris-clearance work is continuing
- Evacuation
- Residents of Block B in an adjacent apartment were evacuated
- Access
- The collapse site is cordoned off and restricted to the public
- Proposed action
- An adjoining structure reportedly considered illegal is expected to be demolished
- Next step
- Officials will assess nearby structures before restrictions are lifted and residents return