Key IFFCO Chowk road caves in, taps run dry in Gurgaon

Gurgaon residents are grappling with both waterlogging on roads and a severe water shortage, as the city continues to face a double crisis. The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) successfully resolved an initial disruption caused by a master pipeline leak near Basai water treatment plant last week, but new damage from ongoing excavation work near Baani Square on Saturday has exacerbated the situation.

Water supply was disrupted across multiple sectors, including 46, 48, 49, 50, 52, 56, 57, and 76. On Tuesday, a section of a service road near IFFCO Chowk caved in, creating a large sinkhole and damaging a crucial sewage pipeline, adding to the city's woes. DLF's Facilities Management Team urged residents to conserve water while the GMDA worked to repair the damaged water supply line on a priority basis.

Traffic police, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and GMDA teams arrived at the scene quickly to assess the damage and divert traffic. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) confirmed that the subsidence was likely due to a leakage from the GMDA sewer line, which caused soil erosion and road settlement. Authorities are working together to stabilize the area and restore water supply as soon as possible.