Article:In separate incidents that occurred on Wednesday, a significant portion of road caved in both Delhi and Mumbai, leading to traffic congestion and trapping parked vehicles. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in either incident, and authorities swiftly responded to the situations. In Delhi’s Janakpuri area, the cave-in took place on Tuesday night, causing traffic disruptions and inconvenience for commuters. The police promptly arrived at the scene and cordoned off the affected area along Possangipur road to ensure public safety. Concerned departments were also notified about the incident to initiate necessary actions.
Visuals capturing the extent of the road collapse have circulated on social media platforms, highlighting the scale of the damage. The incident coincided with a recorded rainfall of 0.2 mm in the national capital within a 24-hour period leading up to Wednesday morning. While the specific cause of the cave-in remains under investigation, the rainfall could potentially be a contributing factor. In Mumbai’s Chunabhatti area, a similar incident unfolded, resulting in a large section of the road sinking and trapping numerous parked vehicles. However, the local fire brigade officials confirmed that there were no casualties.
The cave-in occurred near a college in Chunabhatti around 9 am, according to preliminary information from News 18. Prompt response teams comprising fire brigade personnel, civic staff, and the police swiftly reached the location and cordoned off the affected area to ensure public safety. The traffic police in both cities have also been informed about the ensuing congestion caused by the cave-ins.
Reports suggest that the traffic congestion was observed on Pankha Road in Janakpuri, as well as on the road leading from Mangolpuri to Janakpuri in Delhi. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, the collapse led to disruptions in the Chunabhatti area, further exacerbating traffic woes for the city’s commuters. As authorities continue to investigate the cause of these road cave-ins, the focus remains on ensuring the safety and smooth flow of traffic in the affected areas. Efforts are underway to repair the damaged roads promptly and minimize any inconvenience caused to the public.