Delhi-NCR Drowning Crisis: 89 Deaths, Kalindi-Jaitpur Hotspots Amidst Negligence

• Software engineer Yuvraj Mehta drowned in Noida Sector-150 after his car plunged into an unmarked pit near a drain, highlighting severe safety lapses.
• Delhi recorded 89 drowning deaths between January 2024 and December 2025, the highest cause of accidental fatalities, often in waterlogged city areas.
• Areas like Sarita Vihar, Kalindi Kunj canal, and Jaitpur are identified as major drowning hotspots due to poor drainage and open water bodies.
• Victims include children and adults, with several incidents of young children falling into open drains, leading to negligence cases against authorities.
• Road safety is also a concern, with 41 deaths from 150 bus accidents in two years, attributed to overspeeding, poor design, and lax enforcement.

Why It Matters: Delhi-NCR faces a severe public safety crisis with 89 drowning deaths and numerous bus accidents due to administrative negligence.