Kanpur: Road Collapses, Drain Sinks, Homes Face Eviction Due to Civic Negligence
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News18•31-01-2026, 10:47
Kanpur: Road Collapses, Drain Sinks, Homes Face Eviction Due to Civic Negligence
- •Kanpur is experiencing repeated road collapses and drain failures, with three incidents in 10 days.
- •A 15-meter road near Eidgah Chowk collapsed 8 days ago, and a large drain has now sunk 300 meters away.
- •The drain's depth exceeds 20 feet, causing continuous soil collapse and threatening nearby houses.
- •Residents are being served notices to vacate their homes and move to night shelters due to the danger.
- •Locals and councilor Pawan Gupta criticize the municipal corporation for slow, negligent work and lack of urgency.
Why It Matters: Kanpur residents face eviction as civic negligence leads to collapsing roads, drains, and unsafe homes.
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