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10‑foot sinkhole opens on Pandhrinath Road in Indore during inspection
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 03:45 PM
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A 10‑foot deep sinkhole appeared on Pandhrinath Road in Indore while officials were inspecting the Anant Chaturdashi procession route, prompting an immediate response from authorities.
Indore officials reported a sudden collapse of the pavement on Pandhrinath Road, creating a sinkhole approximately ten feet deep. The incident occurred during a routine inspection of the route earmarked for the upcoming Anant Chaturdashi procession.
Preliminary investigations point to a combination of leaking sewage lines and lax construction practices as the primary causes of the ground failure. Similar incidents have been recorded across the city, raising concerns about infrastructure maintenance.
Emergency teams were dispatched to the site within minutes, cordoning off the area and assessing the extent of damage. No injuries have been reported so far, and traffic on the affected stretch has been diverted to nearby alternate routes.
The municipal corporation has announced that a detailed audit of all drainage and road‑construction projects will be undertaken to prevent further occurrences. Residents have been advised to avoid the vicinity until repairs are completed.
Authorities will update the public once a comprehensive repair plan is finalized, and they have urged citizens to report any signs of subsidence in their neighborhoods.
Preliminary investigations point to a combination of leaking sewage lines and lax construction practices as the primary causes of the ground failure. Similar incidents have been recorded across the city, raising concerns about infrastructure maintenance.
Emergency teams were dispatched to the site within minutes, cordoning off the area and assessing the extent of damage. No injuries have been reported so far, and traffic on the affected stretch has been diverted to nearby alternate routes.
The municipal corporation has announced that a detailed audit of all drainage and road‑construction projects will be undertaken to prevent further occurrences. Residents have been advised to avoid the vicinity until repairs are completed.
Authorities will update the public once a comprehensive repair plan is finalized, and they have urged citizens to report any signs of subsidence in their neighborhoods.