Noida: A portion of a service road in Noida’s Sector 100 collapsed early Monday morning following heavy rainfall, creating a massive sinkhole that has disrupted traffic and sparked safety concerns among residents.
The Noida Authority promptly cordoned off the area with barricades to prevent vehicles from accessing the damaged stretch. According to a local eyewitness, the sinkhole is estimated to be about 12 feet wide and 15 feet deep.
“The collapse has made commuting extremely difficult, especially for school-going children and working professionals,” said a resident, expressing frustration over recurring infrastructure failures during the monsoon season.
Residents Raise Safety Concerns
This incident has reignited public fears over poor road maintenance and monsoon preparedness. Community members have repeatedly voiced their concerns about dangerous road conditions, particularly during the rainy months.
Adding to public discontent, another road cave-in was reported just days ago near Meghdootam Park in Sector 50, where a five-metre-wide crater appeared. While residents blamed the collapse on official negligence, the Noida Authority attributed it to leakage from an old, rusted pipeline.
Noida Authority Responds
In response to the Sector 100 incident, Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M. stated:
“Our monsoon preparations this year were based on last year’s learnings. We had identified waterlogging hotspots, particularly in low-lying sectors like 62, 63, and 64. We undertook major drain cleaning and culvert construction to prevent such incidents.”
Despite these efforts, the recent road collapses suggest that vulnerabilities remain. The Authority has confirmed that an investigation is underway and repair work will begin soon. Meanwhile, the affected road section will remain closed to ensure public safety.
Monsoon Woes Worsen
Beyond road damage, the rain has also triggered widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and concerns about mosquito breeding in stagnant water.
One commuter voiced his frustration:
“Water remains stagnant in many areas, and nothing ever changes. It’s the same problem every monsoon—no long-term fix, just patchwork.”