Hyderabad: Chaknawadi nala collapses after workers left the site for the day
Hyderabad: Chaknawadi nala (stormwater drain) in Goshamahal continues to be a safety hazard for pedestrians and commuters as it collapsed once again on Saturday night. This is the second such incident within two weeks. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.
The incident occurred at the Chaknawadi turn on the main road leading from Darussalam to Goshamahal. The roof of the nala along the main road caved in half an hour after the workers wrapped up their construction work at around 6.30 pm.
Upon receiving information, Goshamahal Corporator Lal Singh visited the site and spoke with GHMC Commissioner, the Mayor, and other officials over the phone. He expressed concern over the multiple collapses in recent times. The corporator requested the civic authorities to undertake a complete reconstruction of the nala starting from Darussalam Junction to Top Khana mosque.
On January 28, 2025, a section of the road between Goshamahal and Darussalam caved in, damaging several vehicles and disrupting traffic on this busy route. However, no casualties were reported.
Upon receiving information about the incident, GHMC Mayor Vijayalaxmi Gadwal visited the site with concerned officials to assess the situation. After examining the damage, the mayor assured the public that repair work would be expedited. She stated that tenders for the repairs would be invited within a day.
Local residents, however, raised concerns, claiming that similar incidents of road collapses have occurred in the area before. They cited the improper management of a nearby nala and the impact of heavy vehicles on the road as contributing factors to the deteriorating condition.
On January 10, 2025, a crusher lorry was trapped when a section of the Chaknawadi nala road in Goshamahal collapsed. The driver escaped uninjured, but the collapse highlighted ongoing concerns about the area’s infrastructure.
Collapsed Drain in Goshamahal Causes Traffic Disruptions
In Goshamahal, repair work on the Chaknawadi drain has led to traffic disruptions in several areas. This marks the sixth instance in three years where the drain’s roof has collapsed. Despite previous construction efforts,… pic.twitter.com/yEt36tP8RR
— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) February 16, 2025
