India, Jan. 21 -- Open stormwater drains and uncovered channels across several parts of Gurugram have triggered safety concerns among residents, days after a fatal accident in Noida in which a car plunged into a water-filled construction pit.

Residents and commuters said multiple stretches along key roads have partially constructed drains or open channels left without protective covers, increasing the risk of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists slipping or falling, especially during the monsoon, late-night hours and low visibility.

"People walk on the edge of the drain every day. One wrong step and someone can fall in. The situation becomes even more dangerous at night or during rain," said Mukul Kapoor, a resident of Shivaji Nagar.

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