Municipal authorities have called for urgent action after part of the ceiling of a home in Hamad Town collapsed, putting its occupants at risk.
Northern Municipal Council services and public utilities committee chairman and Western Hamad Town councillor Abdulla Al Qobaisi carried out an emergency inspection of the property in Block 1205 yesterday.
He was joined by officials from the Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry, who assessed the condition of the house and confirmed that the ceiling of one of its rooms had collapsed and the house was structurally unsafe.
The incident raised serious safety concerns and highlighted the need for urgent engineering work to prevent further damage and protect the occupants.
Mr Al Qobaisi said the priority during the visit was to ensure the family’s safety while assessing the seriousness of the structural problem.
He stressed that the case would not be left to routine follow-up because of the extent of the damage and the potential risk to the occupants.
“We have inspected the situation on the ground and will follow up urgently with the relevant authorities and specialised committees to address the danger and ensure that the necessary action is taken,” Mr Al Qobaisi said.
The incident also highlights the importance of Bahrain’s home rehabilitation programme, which supports eligible Bahraini families, particularly those on limited incomes, whose homes require repairs, maintenance or structural rehabilitation.
The programme, overseen by the Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry in co-operation with the municipal councils and the Capital Trustees Board, aims to improve housing conditions and make deteriorating or structurally damaged homes safer for residents.
For the family in Hamad Town, however, the issue is no longer simply one of maintenance. With part of the ceiling already collapsed, the immediate concern is to prevent further deterioration and address the structural risks.
Mr Al Qobaisi said he would continue to follow the case with the ministry and other concerned bodies until the necessary measures were taken.
“Our responsibility is not only to identify problems, but to ensure that they receive the attention they require. In cases involving the safety
of families, action must be swift and direct,” he said.
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