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Sewage Water Floods Sherpur Chowk in Ludhiana After Rain, Pedestrians Struggle
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 05:17 PM
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Heavy rain caused sewage overflow onto the streets of Sherpur Chowk in Ludhiana, leaving commuters navigating standing water.
Heavy rainfall in Ludhiana on Tuesday resulted in a sudden surge of sewage water that spilled onto the roads of Sherpur Chowk. The overflow was reported shortly after the downpour subsided, turning the intersection into a shallow pool of stagnant water.
Pedestrians attempting to cross the chowk faced difficulty as the water level rose to ankle height, forcing many to detour or wait for the water to recede. Local commuters reported that the standing water slowed foot traffic and created a slip hazard, especially for the elderly and children.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation officials confirmed that the city's drainage system was overwhelmed by the volume of rain, leading to the temporary blockage. Crews were dispatched to pump out the water and clear the clogged sewers, but the process was expected to take several hours.
Authorities have advised residents to avoid the area until the water is fully removed and to report any further drainage issues to the municipal helpline. The incident underscores the need for improved storm‑water management in rapidly urbanising parts of the city.
Pedestrians attempting to cross the chowk faced difficulty as the water level rose to ankle height, forcing many to detour or wait for the water to recede. Local commuters reported that the standing water slowed foot traffic and created a slip hazard, especially for the elderly and children.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation officials confirmed that the city's drainage system was overwhelmed by the volume of rain, leading to the temporary blockage. Crews were dispatched to pump out the water and clear the clogged sewers, but the process was expected to take several hours.
Authorities have advised residents to avoid the area until the water is fully removed and to report any further drainage issues to the municipal helpline. The incident underscores the need for improved storm‑water management in rapidly urbanising parts of the city.