Noida Engineer's Death: Systemic Negligence Exposed in Sector 150 Tragedy

• Software engineer Yuvraj Mehta died after falling into a water-filled pit in Noida Sector 150, exposing decade-long administrative failures.
• The pit, a trench for a private mall project, became a death trap due to accumulated sewage and rainwater, exacerbated by a dangerous 90-degree turn and lack of safety barriers.
• Noida Authority and Irrigation Department blamed each other for delays in building a 'rainwater regulator' despite a 2015 plan and IIT-Delhi approval.
• Previous waterlogging issues in 2023 monsoon flooded basements of major societies, with residents' appeals ignored.
• Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath removed Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M, formed an SIT, and ordered immediate work on the ₹10.5 crore head regulator.

Why It Matters: Engineer's death highlights severe administrative negligence and inter-departmental blame games in Noida.