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Noida Launches Month-Long Sewer Cleanup to Tackle Flooding and Hygiene Issues
9 Nov
Summary
- Noida authority initiates sanitation drive in several urban villages
- Aim is to fix broken drains, remove stagnant water, and improve waste collection
- Residents report long-standing problems with sewage overflow and foul odors

On November 9, 2025, the Noida authority announced the launch of a month-long sanitation and sewer clean-up drive to address persistent issues with sewage overflow, blocked drains, and waterlogging in several densely populated urban villages. The drive will cover areas like Barola, Sarfabad, Chhalera, Nithari, Sorkha, Salarpur, Morna, Chaukhandi, and Bhangel, all of which have been facing problems such as broken drains, stagnant water, and poor waste collection.
Noida authority CEO Lokesh M. stated that officials have been directed to complete the cleaning and repair work of sewer lines, community halls, and drains within one month. The public health department has been asked to deploy jetting and desilting machines in severely affected areas, and pumps will be installed in localities with persistent sewer blockages. The authority has also ordered the covering of open manholes and the immediate removal of debris dumped in vacant plots.




