Noida's Vacant Plot Turns into Health Hazard Due to Sewer Water Accumulation
In Noida, a vacant plot situated between sectors 112 and 115, adjacent to the FNG road near Sorkha village, has escalated into a significant public health and safety concern. Residents report that the area has been plagued by years of accumulated sewer water, with the situation showing no signs of improvement. The overflow originates from Sorkha village and nearby sectors, including 112, 115, and 118, exacerbating the problem over several years.
Residents Voice Concerns Over Health Risks and Safety Issues
The plot, described by locals as containing approximately six feet of stagnant water, lacks proper barricading or a boundary wall. Ravi Yadav, a resident of Sorkha village near Sector 115, highlighted the severe implications. "The foul smell emanating from this stagnant water poses a serious health risk. With no barricading or boundary wall around the sewer-filled plot, commuters face the risk of accidents in the area," he stated. This concern is amplified by a recent tragic incident where a techie drowned in a similarly flooded plot in Sector 150, yet the hazardous conditions persist unchanged despite multiple complaints.
Official Complaints and Urgent Calls for Action
Pawan Yadav, treasurer of the Federation of Noida Residents Welfare Association (FONRWA), has formally addressed the issue by writing to the deputy general manager of the Noida Authority. In his communication, he emphasized the urgency, noting that thousands of commuters use the road near the sewer-filled plot daily, as it connects to multiple sectors via the FNG road. "The hazardous conditions could lead to a major accident at any time," he warned, urging for the immediate completion of an unfinished wall around the plot and appropriate land use to mitigate risks.
Authorities' Response and Ongoing Surveys
Residents have expressed deep disappointment over the lack of action from authorities. Ravi Yadav added, "The plot is part of the green master plan of Noida Authority. We have made several complaints to clean the sewer and construct a boundary wall or barricade the plot, but no action has been taken. Instead, unauthorised construction has emerged around the area, with no intervention from the authority." In response, Vijay Rawal, deputy general manager (Civil) of the Noida Authority, assured that the sewer department will soon address the retention issue. "Surveys are underway for all such vacant and hazardous plots, and barricading will be installed around them soon," Rawal stated, offering a glimmer of hope for resolution.
