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Surat Roads Crumble Under Rain: Infrastructure Woes Exposed
2 Jul
Summary
- Heavy rains caused multiple road cave-ins across Surat.
- Utility work and improper soil compaction are cited as causes.
- Several vehicles, including a bus and school van, were stranded.
Surat experienced significant infrastructure failures on Wednesday as persistent rainfall led to numerous road cave-ins. A state transport bus was immobilized on Udhna Main Road after a section collapsed due to ground settlement, reportedly linked to recent hydraulic pipeline work and subsequent rainfall. Officials suggested that rapid trench refilling without proper soil compaction may have contributed to the instability.
In Limbayat, a school van became stuck when its wheel sank into a weakened road surface that had been repaired only about ten days prior due to a sewage pipeline leak. Children had to disembark and walk in the rain. These incidents follow a pattern of recent road collapses in Surat after underground utility and drainage projects.
The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has responded by issuing show-cause notices to engineering staff and the agencies involved in hydraulic pipeline works at various locations. This action seeks explanations for alleged negligence and initiates disciplinary proceedings, highlighting the civic body's concern over the recurring infrastructure issues.
