Ghaziabad's Open Drains: 3 Lakh Lives at Risk After Noida Engineer's Death

• Ghaziabad's open drains, especially on the NH-9 to Shahberi road, pose a severe risk to approximately three lakh daily commuters and one lakh residents of Crossing Republic.
• The road alongside a 20-foot deep drain lacks fencing, safety signs, and is narrow, increasing accident risks, particularly during foggy weather.
• Local residents have repeatedly complained about the danger, highlighting the constant fear of vehicles falling into the drain and the difficulty of rescue operations.
• The Ghaziabad district administration has entered 'action mode' following the death of Yuvraj Mehta in Noida and CM Yogi Adityanath's intervention.
• DM Ravindra Kumar Mandar has ordered identification of all black spots by January 25 and a concrete action plan by January 27, with safety work to be completed by February.

Why It Matters: Ghaziabad administration is finally addressing dangerous open drains after a Noida tragedy, with 3 lakh lives at risk.