On July 31, 2025, the girls' hostel at ABES Engineering College in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall. The hostel, located in the basement of a three-story building, was inundated with water, leading to significant damage to students' personal belongings, including clothes, essential documents, and other items. The incident, captured in a viral video shared on social media, has raised serious concerns about the safety and infrastructure of educational institutions, particularly in light of a similar tragic event in Delhi the previous year.
यूपी : गाजियाबाद के प्रमुख ABES का गर्ल्स हॉस्टल बेसमेंट में चल रहा था। बारिश का पानी हॉस्टल के हर कमरे में भर गया। छात्राओं के कपड़े/डॉक्यूमेंट्स तक खराब हो गए। pic.twitter.com/SCjY635otT
— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) July 31, 2025
Details of the Flooding Incident
The flooding occurred due to heavy rainfall and an inadequate drainage system, which failed to manage the water flow. The hostel, operating illegally in the basement, saw water levels rise to knee-deep, creating chaotic and hazardous conditions. Students were seen desperately trying to save their belongings by placing them on beds and tables, but many items, including clothes and important documents, were severely damaged. The viral video, highlighted the extent of the flooding and the lack of safety measures in place, despite the college charging high fees from students.
Comparison with Previous Incidents
This incident bears a striking resemblance to a tragic event in Old Rajendra Nagar, Delhi, where three students lost their lives due to flooding in a coaching center's basement. Despite regulations prohibiting the use of basements for residential or educational purposes, such practices persist, raising serious questions about compliance and enforcement. The recurrence of such incidents highlights systemic issues in the oversight of educational institutions and the need for stricter regulatory measures to ensure student safety.
