India, Aug. 3 -- Heavy rainfall on the night of July 30-31 caused the partial collapse of a major drain running from NH-9 near ABES College to the Shahberi culvert, posing significant risks to commuters and residents in Ghaziabad's Crossings Republik area, locals alleged. The overflowing drain, damaged at multiple patches, also led to waterlogging that affected the traffic and also nearby high-rises, they claimed.

Thousands of commuters use the adjacent two-lane road connecting NH-9 to Shahberi and Greater Noida daily, residents said. The ongoing monsoon has raised fears of worsening conditions. "The drain overflowed due to heavy flow of water during recent rain, and its edges have broken down at several locations. If the damage increase...