As water pipe bursts, road bears the brunt in Noida
Noida: A water pipeline burst near the roundabout connecting Sectors Alpha 1 and 2 Friday, once again exposing the fragile state of basic infrastructure in the area. Residents say the leak had been ongoing for quite some time, evident from the damaged stretch of road surrounding the pipe.
"A water pipeline was found leaking near the main road between Sectors Alpha 1 and 2. It appears the leak had been active for several days, as water erosion has caused the road to break," said Harinder Bhati, a daily commuter.
This isn't the first time the sectors have faced such issues. In March this year, over 10,000 residents were left without water for days when the main pipeline near the Jaypee Golf Course roundabout burst.
"Pipes are rusted and outdated. Despite repeated petitions for their replacement, GNIDA has taken no concrete action," said NP Singh, general secretary of the RWA, Sector Alpha 2.
"There's always some leakage somewhere," said Ramdutt Sharma, a resident of B Block, Alpha 1.
After receiving information about Friday's incident, Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) officials from water department dispatched a team to begin repairs. However, residents remain skeptical. "Temporary repairs won't help," Singh added. "We need systemic upgrades, not just band-aid fixes." The persistent pipeline failures have raised questions over quality of maintenance and long-term planning by GNIDA, with locals demanding urgent action to prevent future disruptions.
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