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Water Accumulation on Sewer Covers Raises Accident Risk on Mohali's VIP Road
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 01:36 AM
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Water has collected in the manhole covers along Mohali's VIP Road, prompting concerns over possible accidents, reports Amar Ujala.
Amar Ujala reports that water has pooled inside several sewer covers on the VIP Road in Mohali, Punjab. The standing water creates a slip and impact hazard for both pedestrians and vehicles traveling the busy thoroughfare.
Local observers have highlighted the potential for accidents, especially during peak traffic hours when the road sees heavy commuter flow. The presence of water in the covers can obscure visibility of the openings and increase the likelihood of vehicles striking the manholes.
Authorities have been alerted to the situation, and officials are expected to take remedial action to drain the water and secure the covers. In the meantime, commuters are advised to exercise caution while navigating the affected stretch.
The incident underscores the need for regular maintenance of urban drainage infrastructure, particularly on high‑traffic routes such as the VIP Road, to prevent similar safety hazards in the future.
Local observers have highlighted the potential for accidents, especially during peak traffic hours when the road sees heavy commuter flow. The presence of water in the covers can obscure visibility of the openings and increase the likelihood of vehicles striking the manholes.
Authorities have been alerted to the situation, and officials are expected to take remedial action to drain the water and secure the covers. In the meantime, commuters are advised to exercise caution while navigating the affected stretch.
The incident underscores the need for regular maintenance of urban drainage infrastructure, particularly on high‑traffic routes such as the VIP Road, to prevent similar safety hazards in the future.