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Service Road in Noida’s Sector 100 Collapses After Light Monsoon Rain

Traffic remains diverted with emergency repairs under way alongside inspections of underground utilities

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The authority’s civil department head and chief engineer Vijay Rawal said the road was built according to laid down norms. “It caved in because the leakage in the sewer line put pressure into the soil forcing the road caving in. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
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Overview

  • A service road in Sector 100 gave way on July 7 after light rainfall, forming a crater about 12 feet wide and 15 feet deep near Pathways School.
  • Officials have barricaded the damaged stretch and deployed heavy machinery to backfill the sinkhole and reopen the lane.
  • Teams are conducting detailed inspections of water and sewer pipelines beneath the collapse to pinpoint any leaks or soil erosion.
  • No injuries have been reported in the early morning incident, but residents warn that sudden sinkholes threaten commuter and schoolchildren safety.
  • Locals and civic groups are demanding a comprehensive audit of drainage networks and stronger monsoon maintenance from the Noida Authority.