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Noida's Death Traps: Open Drains and Pits Threaten Lives
24 Jan
Summary
- Open drains, pits, and broken roads create daily safety hazards for Noida residents.
- A 27-year-old's death in an open pit highlights systemic urban planning failures.
- Residents face hazardous water quality and stalled construction projects in housing societies.

Noida faces a growing crisis of urban planning neglect, leaving residents in a precarious state of safety and health. Numerous hazards, including open drains, deep pits, and unlit, broken roads, have become daily threats. The tragic death of 27-year-old Yuvraj Mehta on January 16 after his car fell into an open pit in Sector 150 starkly illustrates the dangers residents face.
Residents also report alarming issues with water quality, with TDS levels frequently exceeding safe limits, particularly in societies like Lotus Panache. Efforts are underway to improve water pipelines, with completion expected in two months. Meanwhile, abandoned construction sites and stalled projects in housing societies like Supertech Capetown add to the pervasive sense of insecurity, with parents fearing for their children's safety.



