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Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Rain-wreck: Huge crater blocks traffic at Kapoorthala
1 2 Lucknow: Heavy rain lashed the city on Wednesday night, flooding roads and damaging infrastructure in several areas. In Aliganj, a large section of the Kapoorthala road caved in, creating a deep crater about 15x20 feet wide and nearly 15 feet deep — large enough for a truck and a car to fall into. The collapse occurred between 1 am and 2 am and was first noticed by a night security guard. Two vehicles that got stuck in the crater were removed using a crane. Officials blocked the road, forcing commuters to take long detours and causing congestion in adjoining localities. The cave-in was caused by a combination of prolonged sewer leakage and structural damage originating from a nearby optical fibre cable chamber. Multiple rounds of horizontal directional drilling for optical fibre and electrical cables created pathways for rainwater to seep into soil, weakening ground beneath bituminous road layer. There was damage to underlying water supply line and sewer line collapsed further. Continuous sewer water flow increased risk of more cave-ins and a second crater, 10 to 15 feet deep, formed beside the first, which is now around 20 to 25 feet deep. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Premium 2 & 3 BHK Apartments in Whitefield | Starts at ₹81.42 Lacs* | No Pre EMI till Possession Sowparnika Euphoria In The East Learn More Undo Aliganj resident Aman Kumar Jaiswal said water often accumulated at the spot during rains, weakening the road. "We are facing problem commuting while our business too has come to a standstill," he said. Vishal Kashyap, who works at a nearby shop, recalled that a small pothole formed at the same spot months ago but was only filled with soil. "Business will continue to suffer until repairs are done," he said. Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar inspected the site with senior officials from jal kal department and Lucknow Municipal Corporation. He said repair of the damaged 1,500 mm diameter sewer line was being carried out on priority by SUEZ, a private firm hired by LMC for sewer maintenance. The area has been barricaded, and heavy machinery, including a Hydra crane and dewatering pump, deployed. At the site are 10 company workers, a supervisor and a six-member SUEZ-OCOP operations team are on site, supported by a safety emergency vehicle. SUEZ project director Rajesh Mathpal said, "Our team stabilised the area to prevent further damage." Downpour caused waterlogging in KGMU Trauma Centre, Vidhan Sabha complex and several colonies in Gomtinagar, Aashiana and Buddheswar. A small crater formed in Mahanagar by waterlogging. In Buddheswar, residents protested against clogged drains and slow pumping operations. In low-lying areas, shops and homes were flooded and heavy losses were reported. Traffic jams hit Kanpur Road and Sarojininagar, worsened by muddy, pothole-ridden stretches near expressway construction sites. In PGI's Eldeco Udyan Colony, cars were partially submerged, while Marine Drive went under knee-deep water. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Kirklees Council to launch glass and food waste collections
Glass and food waste recycling collections are to be introduced in Kirklees in a major change to services in the move is the result of government plans to standardise bin collections across England from the changes will not come into force in Kirklees before 2028 due to the council's existing waste contract with Council said the new model would require major changes to its current recycling model, with new bins, equipment and infrastructure needed to deliver the service. Under the government's Simpler Recycling initiative all councils in England will have to collect residual waste or non-recyclable material, dry recyclables including glass and metal and paper and cards, and food the changes come in homes are expected to have a minimum of three wheelie bins and a 23 litre caddy for food waste, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Hawkins, cabinet member for highways and waste in Kirklees, said: "The government's Simpler Recycling plan gives us the opportunity to make a once-in-a-generation improvement to the service for all households in Kirklees."These are big changes so we need to plan them carefully to get the new service right for residents."He said they would also need to invest in new equipment and infrastructure and would take their time and "engage with communities"."While we plan these improvements for the future, we need to make sure we're getting the basics right in the current service," he is one of a number of authorities faced with making changes, neighbouring Leeds City Council introduced bins for glass waste for the first time last year. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Yahoo
Abuse faced by workers at Bolton's tips highlighted in powerful video
The abuse workers at Bolton's tips face has been highlighted in a powerful video as incidents of serious verbal and physical abuse from members of the public rises. Staff members at Hurstwood Recycling Centre at Raikes Lane and Salford Road tip were some of hundreds subject to abuse by customers, which has risen by 42 per cent across the recycling plants managed by Suez. The figures were published by SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ), which is running the campaign the 'We Refuse Abuse' throughout August. A total of six incidents of abuse were reported across Bolton recycling centres. Four of these occurred at Hurstwood Court Recycling Centre, which is featured in CCTV clips on the campaign video. Another two incidents were reported at Salford Road Recycling Centre. In Bury, six incidents were reported, including two instances of abuse at Every Street location and four instances of abuse at the Cemetery Road site. The campaign focuses on the daily occurrences of violence and aggression against SUEZ collection crews, street cleansing workers and staff based at household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). READ MORE: 'No More Flowers' speeding campaign to come to Bolton Deane Road is centre of No More Flowers campaign today Bolton Wanderers unveil new third kit for 2025/26 campaign Last year, there were 318 reported encounters where aggression was directed towards a SUEZ staff member. Just over 240 of these happened at household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) with Greater Manchester topping the list alongside Devon and Cornwall for the area where the most aggressive and abusive events occurred, racking up 64 incidents. In Blackburn with Darwen, 21 incidents were reported at the two recycling centres operated by SUEZ over the last 5 years. Cllr Tom Ross, GMCA's lead for GMCA's lead for Recycling and Waste, said: 'There are 20 household waste recycling centres across our city-region run by SUEZ UK which have more than 4.5 million visitors each year. 'We understand that sometimes these sites will be busy which can cause frustrations, but verbal and physical abuse should not be tolerated under any circumstance, and we will support SUEZ to continue to report and deal with these incidents.' A short film created to accompany the campaign shares attacks captured on CCTV and bodycams which includes a member of the public vandalising a manned street cleansing vehicle with a screwdriver. This rise in incidents at SUEZ mirrors a disturbing national trend impacting frontline workers across various sectors and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has identified waste collection work as a higher-risk profession. SUEZ recycling and recovery UK CEO, John Scanlon said: "Millions of people use recycling centres every year - the overwhelming majority of these visitors are wonderful and the main reason many of our colleagues enjoy their front-facing roles. 'However, a very small minority of aggressive individuals have caused members of our team enormous stress and upset, and we want to ensure this upward trend in verbal and physical assaults does not continue.' SUEZ operates recycling centres on behalf of local councils and these publicly funded facilities are provided free of charge for the disposal of household waste. However, flashpoints can occur when trade waste is refused. Similarly, frustrations can arise during busy periods if queues are moving slowly or staff ask to see the contents of a black bag to ensure material that could be reused or recycled is not being disposed of incorrectly. But colleagues are simply doing their jobs and ensuring visitors, and the site, comply with regulations. SUEZ is reinforcing its commitment to staff safety through various measures, including enhanced training, improved reporting mechanisms, and working closely with local authorities and law enforcement to address incidents. Frontline waste management staff provide essential services contributing to public health and environmental protection, and should be able to go about their work free from harassment and abuse. John added: "The people driving the refuse collection vehicle or standing next to a bay at a recycling centre don't make the rules, but they are very often on the receiving end of unacceptable behaviour. 'We are committed to supporting our employees and working with local authorities and the police to ensure that all incidents are taken seriously and appropriate action is taken against offenders. Together, we refuse abuse"
ITV News
07-08-2025
- ITV News
Cornish recycling staff fear acid burns after aggression from the public
ITV News' Kathy Wardle spoke to staff about what they've gone through. ''My first thought was 'Am I burning?'. I was just looking at my clothes looking for any burns I just thought it was like an acid type attack. I was just totally in shock.'' Staff at Cornwall's household waste and recycling centres (HWRC) have revealed the abuse and aggression they have experienced for simply doing their jobs. Supervisor Simon Collett endured a harrowing attack in which he told a visitor to the tip in Lanivet in Bodmin they could not bring in trade waste. They became angry and threw an unknown liquid into his face. He says it's had a lasting impact on him: 'I'm just waiting for the next attack or if I'm going to be physically assaulted." "The flashbacks, the aftermath of this horrible unprovoked attack. It was a cowardly attack. Just no need for it.' His colleague James Maughan who worked at Connon Bridge HWRC near Liskeard says he's experienced around 50 incidents in 5 years. In one he was threatened by a man who told him he 'would have his throat ripped out'. He found it so traumatising he's had to change jobs away from the public. He said: "He became incredibly aggressive, with threats of violence. I also thought he was going to arrange to have me followed home and subsequently make threats to my family." SUEZ is the company that operates the waste facilities for Cornwall Council. It has launched a campaign called 'We Refuse Abuse' with a film to raise awareness and stop aggression towards staff at its waste centres and against collection crews. The council is backing the campaign and says violent incidents like these are reported to police. John Scanlon, CEO of SUEZ, said: "A very small minority of aggressive individuals have caused members of our team enormous stress and upset and we want to ensure this upward trend in verbal and physical assaults does not continue.'
Scotsman
06-08-2025
- Scotsman
‘We Refuse Abuse' campaign calls for end to violence and aggression against waste staff
A campaign to curb aggression against waste and recycling workers got underway this week as figures published by SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ) revealed a worrying 42% increase in serious verbal and physical abuse by members of the public towards frontline staff Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... 'We Refuse Abuse' will run throughout August to highlight the almost daily occurrences of violence and aggression against SUEZ collection crews, street cleansing workers and staff based at household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). Last year, there were 318 reported encounters where aggression was directed towards a SUEZ staff member. Just over 240 of these happened at household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) with staff across Aberdeen's recycling centres reporting 19 incidents in the last 5 years. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A short film ( created to accompany the campaign shares attacks captured on CCTV and bodycams which includes a member of the public vandalising a manned street cleansing vehicle with a screwdriver. Your World The film also shows the impact of this type of aggression on two workers in the South West who were threatened and attacked by members of the public. Simon Collett had an unknown liquid thrown in his face whilst his colleague James Maughn was told he would 'have his throat ripped out' by a visitor to the HWRC. The lasting impact and trauma on both men is evident in their testimonies. This rise in incidents at SUEZ mirrors a disturbing national trend impacting frontline workers across various sectors and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has identified waste collection work as a higher-risk profession. SUEZ recycling and recovery UK CEO, John Scanlon said: "Millions of people use recycling centres every year - the overwhelming majority of these visitors are wonderful and the main reason many of our colleagues enjoy their front-facing roles. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'However, a very small minority of aggressive individuals have caused members of our team enormous stress and upset and we want to ensure this upward trend in verbal and physical assaults does not continue.' SUEZ operates recycling centres on behalf of local councils and these publicly funded facilities are provided free of charge for the disposal of household waste. However, flashpoints can occur when trade waste is refused. Similarly, frustrations can arise during busy periods if queues are moving slowly or staff ask to see the contents of a black bag to ensure material that could be reused or recycled is not being disposed of incorrectly. But colleagues are simply doing their jobs and ensuring visitors, and the site, comply with regulations. SUEZ is reinforcing its commitment to staff safety through various measures, including enhanced training, improved reporting mechanisms, and working closely with local authorities and law enforcement to address incidents. Frontline waste management staff provide essential services contributing to public health and environmental protection, and should be able to go about their work free from harassment and abuse Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
