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Time of India
7 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Why showers make a river out of Noida office district
Noida: Rain brought relief from the sultry conditions, but in Sector 62, one of the city's key commercial and institutional hubs, it also brought chaos. A key arterial stretch connecting Noida's 7x sectors to the Delhi-Meerut Expressway (DME) and NH-9, the road is reduced to a waterlogged trap every time it rains, even briefly. On Wednesday morning, a moderate spell of rain submerged a 500-metre stretch in filthy, stagnant water that lingered well into the afternoon. The flooding brought traffic to a near standstill, leaving motorists, officegoers and students to navigate knee-deep water. Lined with prominent educational institutions such as Father Agnel School, Indus Valley School, and several business schools, the stretch is also used daily by residents of nearby housing societies like Rajat Vihar. Despite its strategic importance, residents say the flooding issue has persisted for years. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida According to officials and locals, the core of the problem lies in the stormwater run-off from Khoda, a densely populated, unplanned urban locality in neighbouring Ghaziabad. Perched at a higher elevation, Khoda routinely channels its rainwater downhill—directly into Sector 62. The Noida drainage system, built to handle only local runoff, gets overwhelmed during heavy downpours. Sukhdev Sharma, president of Rajat Vihar B Block RWA, said, "Even a 15-minute shower is enough to flood this stretch. The drainage is too narrow, and the entire burden of Khoda's runoff comes crashing down here." RK Uprety, head of the Sector 62 RWA, echoed the frustration. "Last year we faced the same issue. JCBs were called to clear drains, but that was just a band-aid solution. We need a long-term fix." Cab driver Hashim, who was driving through Sector 62 around 10 am, described the condition as "pathetic." "The wheels of my car were completely submerged. People were stuck, walking through dirty water. Even light rain turns this place into a nightmare," he said. Videos showed commuters wading through waterlogged lanes as cars, motorcycles, and e-rickshaws struggled through submerged stretches. Meanwhile, senior officials of the Noida Authority, including additional CEO Sanjay Khatri, visited affected areas to assess the damage. Vijay Rawal, deputy general manager (civil), acknowledged the scale of the problem. "Our drains are not designed to handle water from outside Noida. The excess water from Khoda causes the backup, particularly in low-lying areas like Rajat Vihar," he said. While admitting that there's no quick solution, Rawal said that plans are underway to widen the drains to better accommodate the excess water. "It's a long-term process and likely won't be completed before next year," he added. In the meantime, a contractor was fined Rs 1 lakh for poor maintenance on a road in Sector 58, also affected by waterlogging. Wednesday's rain also affected other parts of the city. Waterlogging was reported from Sector 18, DSC Road, and the Mahamaya Flyover. In Sector 2, a temple premises was flooded just as a large number of kanwar pilgrims arrived to offer prayers on the occasion of Shivratri. In a separate incident, a car caught fire near the Advant building on the Noida Expressway, triggering a traffic snarl. Authorities suspect a short circuit as the cause. Police said the driver managed to exit the vehicle in time, and no one was injured in the incident. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Noida recorded 36.5 mm rainfall till 5.30 pm on Wednesday, even as the city was shrouded by a layer of mist throughout the day. Krishna Kumar, IMD scientist, said mists are caused due to overcast conditions and nearly 100% humidity. Maximum and minimum temperatures were 27.9°C and 26.6°C, compared to Tuesday's 30.9°C and 25.6°C. Thursday is likely to be cloudy with the possibility of very light to light rain accompanied by thunderstorms, and temperatures ranging between 30-32°C and 23-25°C.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Cancer, disability, illness no hurdle for these boards bravehearts
1 2 3 4 5 6 Kolkata: On Tuesday, several students from Kolkata reaped the results of true perseverance. Some of these students — both from CBSE class 10 and 12 — battled cancer, chronic illness, disability, and trauma, to pass the boards with flying colours, and pride. Ashutosh Sarangi, a Class 12 science student from Indus Valley School, was undergoing treatment for lymphoma during Class 11. "There were days when I just couldn't sit for long hours at a stretch — the fatigue and side effects from treatment made even revising a challenge," he shared. Despite missing classes and dropping out of coaching mid-year, Ashutosh managed to score 78.4% and now hopes to pursue a BTech in Sneha Gupta, a Class 10 student from Delhi Public School, Howrah, a freak accident just before her maths exam landed her on bed rest with stitches. "The glass slab shattered and I ended up with three stitches. I was in pain and still had two papers left — AI and science," she recalled. Her school arranged for a wheelchair and ensured all the support she needed while taking the exams. She scored 76%.Ankit Maity, a commerce student from Indus Valley World School, struggled with severe asthma and multiple allergies, which left him hospitalised during exams. "It was hard to breathe, and even harder to step out for school," he said. Mentally drained and detached from studies, Ankit took a drop year. With renewed determination and support from his teachers and friends, he returned stronger and scored 56%. "Now, I just want to build a business and a life of my own," he a day after his science exam, Kaustav Nath, a Class 10 student at Indus Valley World School, was rushed to hospital with abdominal sepsis that required an endoscopy, biopsy, and multiple saline insertions in both hands and legs. He remained hospitalised for four days, unable to access any digital device. A former state-level table tennis player, Kaustav went on to score 85.4% in his CBSE board exams. "Whenever I felt even a little better, I studied. Our principal, Reshma Bhattacharya, the coordinator, and the faculty helped me through every step," he said. He also appeared for his SST exam just a day after being Manchiraju, a commerce student at Indus Valley World School, has dysgraphia and microcephaly. "It was never easy to keep up but I pushed myself every day. My teachers, parents, and special educator were always there for me," he said. Scoring 90% in his boards, Siddhardh proved that with consistency, courage, and support, no dream is too far.
