Series of tough measures only hope for Mumbai’s old buildings
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Series of tough measures only hope for Mumbai’s old buildings

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Dozens are feared trapped in yet another old building collapse in Mumbai. The megapolis needs stringent structural audits, swift repairs and redevelopment of dilapidated structures, good quality alternative housing and coordination between its multiple regulatory bodies to ensure the safety of such buildings. Until then, such tragic incidents will continue.