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Time of India
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Pothole and broken pavement stall traffic in IT hub, commuters bear the brunt
Noida: Residents and commuters alike have raised concerns over a pothole that has come up along a broken sidewalk in the service lane between Sectors 135 and 168. The poor condition of the stretch has become a traffic hazard for those traversing the area, commuters said, adding that they are facing increased delays and congestion in the area. Residents noted that while the service lane is some distance away from housing societies in Sector 135, the stretch is a necessary part of the commute for many office-goers who work in the area, which is a commercial hub with around 30-40 offices nearby. "The pothole poses a risk not only to vehicles, but also to the safety of pedestrians. Local authorities must address this matter as soon as possible," said Yashpal Singh Chikara, secretary of the HD Duplex Villas RWA. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The service lane is close to Assotech Business Cresterra (ABC), a large IT/ITeS complex that spreads across 14 acres and houses multiple office towers, retail spaces, and essential amenities, including a hotel and daycare centre. Office-goers rushing to the complex only adds to the traffic congestion during peak hours. "During peak hours, the traffic jam in the area is common even as there is significant pedestrian movement in the area," said Owais, who works at ABC. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like TV providers are furious: this gadget gives you access to all channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo As more businesses and employees flock to the area, the need for effective traffic management and road maintenance becomes increasingly evident, commuters said. Residents have urged officials to take immediate action to repair the pothole and improve the road conditions to ensure the safety and convenience of commuters. "The growing demand for effective infrastructure in the area cannot be overstated. I hope for swift redress to the daily traffic snarl in the area," Owais told TOI. The Authority's response on the matter is awaited. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Showers bring relief from heat, but outages continue in Noida
Noida: As Tuesday's brief showers brought some respite from the scorching heat, several areas in Noida and Ghaziabad were left without electricity for 30 minutes to an hour in the afternoon. In Noida, sectors 36, 115, 100x, 71, 7x, 130, and 135 along the expressway were the most affected. While residents of Ghaziabad's Sanjay Nagar, Loni, Vaishali, Indirapuram, and Vasundhara also reported disruptions, some due to local faults and overloaded equipment. Officials, however, said that most faults were resolved quickly as rain eased in the evening, but residents have pointed to the persistent outage issue that escalates, especially after the rains. Yashpal Singh Chikara, the RWA secretary of Block HD in Duplex Villas, Sector 135, told TOI that they were facing regular outages amid excessive heat, and Tuesday's showers contributed to nearly half an hour of power cuts. "Every time there's even a little rain or strong wind, the power goes out in Duplex Villa, Sector 135. Today, it went off due to a fault during the showers. Neighbouring sectors like 130 and 137 were also affected," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Skype Phone Alternative Undo Residents also pointed to the waterlogging issue, followed by the rain. Ashoo Sharma, RWA vice president in Sector 36, reported an outage that lasted for nearly half an hour and highlighted how old wiring in the area adds to the woes during the rainy season. He said, "The power is immediately cut off after any strong wind or showers. Our sector's wiring is nearly 48 years old, and no upgrades have been made to the substation. We have had numerous meetings with senior officials and filed more than 60 complaints through the integrated grievance redressal system (IGRS) regarding underground wiring, but action has been taken." Similar was the situation in Sector 100x after the breakdown of the 33kV line from Sector 115 affected the power supply in the area, leading to an outage that lasted for more than an hour. "Today's power cuts severely impacted several societies in Noida, including Home 121, Gaur Grandeur, Amrapali Platinum, Eldeco Aamantran, Aranya in Sector 119, and Prateek Laurel, Amrapali Zodiac in Sector 120, among others. "The discom confirmed that the power failure originated from the Sector 115 substation due to a transformer tripping issue," said Nikhil Singhal, president of the Noida High-Rise Federation (NHRF) for the 100x sectors. Indra Singh Rana from Abhay Khand 3, Indirapuram, complained of nearly 40 minutes of power cuts. "There were power cuts 3 to 4 times during the day in Sanjay Nagar on Tuesday, both before and after the rain," Tyagi pointed out, adding that the situation was poor consistently, regardless of the weather. "For the past three to four days, we experienced power cuts lasting over 2 hours during both day and night in Sector 23, Sanjay Nagar. The conditions were similar in Kavi Nagar, Raj Nagar, and other areas in Ghaziabad. This is primarily due to transformers breaking down from overloading and cable faults caused by excessive heat," Tyagi added.
