The road conditions have been deteriorating in Gurugram owing to heavy rainfall over the last few days. A portion of a road caved in, creating a dangerous sinkhole. A young delivery rider on a motorcycle fell into the pit but managed to swim out according to a reports. Emergency services were quick to respond, with a JCB seen pulling the bike from the large hole in a video that went viral. The rider was also reportedly unharmed.
The viral video of the bike falling into the sinkhole sparked widespread discussion on social media with users criticizing the administration and infrastructure of the city.
A portion of Basai road cave in, a youth along with his bike fell in it. He was rescued on time.
The road cave in at the same spot for the third time in recent months. #Gurgaon is not for beginners.
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This collapse is the third such occurrence at the same spot on Basai Road in recent months, raising serious concerns about the city’s infrastructure and maintenance practices. The repeated road failures suggest underlying problems with roadwork and drainage systems, despite ongoing development efforts.
On Wednesday morning, Gurgaon was hit hard by intense rainfall that led to severe waterlogging and traffic chaos throughout the city. The heavy downpour caused the roads to deteriorate, creating major disruptions for daily commuters.
While this dramatic incident in Gurgaon highlights severe infrastructural issues, it’s important to note that the problem extends beyond the city. Across the nation, this monsoon season has brought widespread challenges, with heavy rains causing similar disruptions and infrastructure failures in various regions. The situation calls for a comprehensive review of urban planning and maintenance practices to address these recurring issues and improve management to fight against future weather-related crises.
