NHAI temporarily suspended toll tax on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway after heavy rain left a part of it damaged.
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Videos purportedly showing pedestal fans being used to dry a damaged section of Uttar Pradesh's newly inaugurated Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway during repair work have gone viral.

The videos show fans kept on the side of a road undergoing repair work. The fans face the damaged stretch, completely soaked from waterlogging.
Besides triggering outrage, the post has prompted a range of responses from social media users. An individual commented, “Are we rolling back to the Stone Age!!! Marvellous technologies invented by so-called stakeholders.”
Another asked Grok, “Do pedestal fans help in drying the road for patch work as shown in the video or can normal wind do much better drying?” The AI chatbot replied, “Pedestal fans help dry road patches by forcing air over the wet surface, which speeds evaporation of residual rainwater versus still air. Natural wind can match or exceed that if it is strong and steady. The fans mainly provide consistent, targeted airflow to specific spots when ambient breeze is light or uneven, aiding quicker readiness for fresh asphalt bonding.”
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A third expressed, “Can a domestic fan dry a road?” A fourth wrote, “Is that space technology?”
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) stated that it has taken “stringent action against the concessionaire, Independent Engineer and concerned officials following the identification of issues on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway.”
The agency further said that it has also deployed corrective measures to restore the affected stretch. The damage on the expressway disrupted traffic, and it has been diverted.
Until the rectification is completed, toll has been suspended on his expressway.
(With inputs from ANI)Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More
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