Hyderabad, Aug. 12 -- In wake of the heavy rains lashing the city, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has identified 685 dilapidated structures which are in danger of collapsing. Of those, action has been taken in 327 number of structures either by repairs, evacuation.

Of the remaining balance 358 number of dilapidated structures in the GHMC area, officials are issuing notices, obtaining reports on structural safety and counseling the owners to vacate the premises said the civic body on Tuesday, August 12.

"Out of the 154 cellar excavations identified, works in respect of 61 sites viz., constructionof retaining wall, etc., has been completed and in remaining 93 sites precautionary measures andconstruction of retaining wa...