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Dwarka Road Near National Law University Caves In After Heavy Rain

Officials opened an inquiry into suspected waterlogging-driven failure linked to poor construction.

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Overview

  • The collapse on Sunday morning left a large crater that nearly engulfed a vehicle in New Delhi's Dwarka area.
  • No injuries were reported, though traffic in the busy sub-city was disrupted.
  • Preliminary assessments point to water accumulation undermining the subgrade and flaws in construction quality.
  • The incident follows recent cave-ins in Delhi, including an August 18 Burari pit captured in viral video and a February service lane failure in Dwarka Sector 12.
  • Residents say recurring monsoon-season potholes and sinking stretches heighten crash risks and are urging audits and corrective maintenance.