Yet another sinkhole in Bengaluru, leaking pipe may be to blame – The New Indian Express

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By Express Press Service

BENGALURU: A few days after the big sinkhole on Brigade Road near Vellara Junction, a massive sinkhole appeared in the West Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) area. Leaking Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewage Board (BWSSB) water main is believed to have caused the sinkhole.

According to locals, the incident happened after the road was resurfaced following works on a pipeline a few days ago.

The incident came to light when a heavy vehicle crossed the stretch and got stuck, an official said, adding that work was underway to fill it.

The road is said to have collapsed around 11am on Tuesday morning near Saptagiri Kalyana Mantapata at Mahalakshmi Layout Main Road. The sinkhole is 3.5 feet deep.

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As the video of the sinkhole went viral on social media, the BWSSB deployed its men to check and fix the suspected water main leak at the earliest.

The sinkhole was barricaded and traffic police kept traffic flowing. Officials say that due to water leaking from the BWSSB pipes, the ground has loosened and thus caused the sinkhole.

Urban experts had previously blamed the frequent sinkhole in the city to be due to a lack of coordination between BWSSB, Bescom and BBMP, the road guardian. Experts felt that after pipe or cable work, neither BWSSB nor Bescom repairs the road to its original shape, nor does BBMP carry out extensive quality control.

The opposition Congress targeted the ruling BJP government for the incident.

#40PercentSarkara’s corruption pits are an endless mess and nightmare for civic amenities.

Getting out of Bommai Govt is the only way to stop the foul stench of endless corruption. https://t.co/IBkUOLK7PE

Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) January 17, 2023

“#40PercentSarkara’s corruption sinkholes are a waste and endless nightmare for civic amenities. Exiting Bommai Govt is the only solution to stop the foul stench of endless corruption,” tweeted Randeep Singh Surjewala, Secretary General of the AICC in charge of Karnataka.

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BENGALURU: A few days after the big sinkhole on Brigade Road near Vellara Junction, a massive sinkhole appeared in the West Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) area. Leaking Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewage Board (BWSSB) water main is believed to have caused the sinkhole. According to locals, the incident happened after the road was resurfaced following works on a pipeline a few days ago. The incident came to light when a heavy vehicle crossed the stretch and got stuck, an official said, adding that work was underway to fill it. The road is said to have collapsed around 11am on Tuesday morning near Saptagiri Kalyana Mantapata at Mahalakshmi Layout Main Road. The sinkhole is 3.5 feet deep. ALSO READ | Bengaluru metro pillar crash: HC initiates suomoto proceedings against state, BMRCL, BBMP, contractor As the sinkhole video went viral on social media, the BWSSB deployed its men to verify and fix the suspected water pipe leak as soon as possible. The sinkhole was barricaded and traffic police kept traffic flowing. Officials say that due to water leaking from the BWSSB pipes, the ground has loosened and thus caused the sinkhole. Urban experts had previously blamed the frequent sinkhole in the city to be due to a lack of coordination between BWSSB, Bescom and BBMP, the road guardian. Experts felt that after pipe or cable work, neither BWSSB nor Bescom repairs the road to its original shape, nor does BBMP carry out extensive quality control. The opposition Congress targeted the ruling BJP government for the incident. #40PercentSarkara’s corruption pits are an endless mess and nightmare for civic amenities. Getting out of Bommai Govt is the only way to stop the foul stench of endless corruption. https://t.co/IBkUOLK7PE Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) January 17, 2023 “#40PercentSarkara’s corruption sinkholes are a waste and endless nightmare for civic amenities. Exiting Bommai Govt is the only solution to stop the foul stench of endless corruption,” tweeted Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC General Secretary in charge of Karnataka.

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