Roof Collapses at New Cherlapally Terminal After Heavy Rain
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Strong winds and heavy rainfall caused a portion of the roof at the newly inaugurated Cherlapally Railway Terminal in Hyderabad to collapse. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the area was unoccupied at the time. The incident raises concerns about the structural integrity of newly constructed public infrastructure.
A portion of the roof at the newly constructed Cherlapally Railway Terminal in Hyderabad collapsed on Saturday evening due to strong winds and heavy rainfall, highlighting concerns about the structural integrity of newly developed public infrastructure.
Hyderabad: A portion of the roof at the entrance of the newly constructed Cherlapally Railway Terminal collapsed on Saturday evening amid strong winds and heavy rainfall. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the area was unoccupied at the time of the incident.
According to available information, the roofing sheets at the southern side’s main entrance gate gave way due to the intense weather conditions. Visuals shared on social media by senior Hyderabad-based journalist Surya Reddy revealed the extent of the damage, which appeared to be limited to a specific section of the entrance.
The Cherlapally police stated they had not received any formal complaint or report about the incident. Authorities are expected to conduct an inspection to assess the damage and identify any structural concerns.
The terminal, part of a ₹413 crore project, was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January. The facility had been hailed as a key addition to Hyderabad’s growing rail infrastructure, aimed at easing congestion at the city’s major stations.
This near-miss incident raises concerns about the structural integrity of newly developed public infrastructure, especially in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
A small portion of the Roof Collapsed at the newly constructed #CherlapallyRailwayStation, due to rainfall with strong winds on Saturday. Recently #PMModi inaugurated the #Cherlapally Railway Terminal.
The roof at the main entrance collapsed, luckily no body was… pic.twitter.com/lP2suujcCO
— Surya Reddy (@jsuryareddy) May 3, 2025
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