India, Aug. 6 -- A 30 to 35-foot stretch of the Leg-I stormwater drain along Major Sushil Aima Road in Sector 22 collapsed after heavy rain on Tuesday evening, pulling a vendor's cart into the drain and forcing several vendors to run to safety. No injuries were reported.

GMDA officials said on Wednesday that the damaged stretch has been barricaded and temporary repairs are underway to ensure the collapse does not affect traffic on the busy Major Sushil Aima Road. The temporary restoration work is expected to begin on Thursday and be completed within two to three days, officials said.

Residents said the brick walls of the drain began collapsing on both sides around 5pm after it was flooded with storm water. "The brick walls on both sides...