Gurgaon experienced severe waterlogging and traffic jams on Wednesday after heavy rainfall caused significant disruptions. Among the most alarming incidents was a road cave-in on Basai Road, which led to a delivery agent and his bike falling into the giant depression.
Delivery Agent Rescued After Road Collapse
The young delivery agent, whose name has not been disclosed, was riding his bike when the road beneath him collapsed. He fell into the newly-formed cave-in but managed to swim to safety. Emergency services acted swiftly, rescuing both the rider and his bike. A viral video circulating online shows a JCB pulling the bike out of the large hole. The delivery agent, fortunately, was unharmed thanks to the prompt intervention.
Infrastructure Concerns in Gurgaon
This marks the third road collapse at the same location on Basai Road in recent months, raising serious concerns about the city’s road infrastructure. Despite ongoing development in Gurgaon, the recurring nature of these incidents highlights potential issues with the drainage and road maintenance systems. Residents have been voicing their frustration over the poor quality of roadwork, especially in areas prone to heavy rainfall.
Weather Update: Gurgaon and Delhi
While Gurgaon struggled with the aftermath of heavy rains, Delhi experienced a sunny Thursday morning with a minimum temperature of 23.3°C, slightly below the seasonal average. The India Meteorological Department has predicted cloudy skies with a chance of rain later in the day, which may further impact road conditions.
Social Media Reactions
The viral video of the incident sparked outrage on social media. One user, Lalit, commented, “If development is achieved by encroaching on waterbeds, this is what happens,” pointing to the potential issues with city planning and infrastructure.
As Gurgaon works to recover from the latest downpour, the focus now shifts to addressing the root causes of these infrastructure failures to prevent further incidents.
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