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Ludhiana roads waterlogged again after incessant rain
Even in areas that received moderate rain, the water accumulated on the roads. Waterlogging was witnessed at Chandigarh Road, Jamalpur, Gill Road, Miller Ganj, and the Jalandhar Bypass among other areas
The monsoons are here and so is waterlogging. With the city receiving incessant rain on Wednesday, both motorists and pedestrians had a tough time negotiating the waterlogged roads.
Even in areas that received moderate rain, the water accumulated on the roads. Waterlogging was witnessed at Chandigarh Road, Jamalpur, Gill Road, Miller Ganj, and the Jalandhar Bypass among other areas. The slick roads also caused traffic snarls at several points.
Slamming the civic body for failing to find a solution to this long-pending issue, Premjit Singh, a resident of Sector-39, said, “Every monsoon we file complaints about waterlogged roads and overflowing sewer lines. However, nothing is done to rectify the issue. The foul smell of the sewer makes it difficult to leave our houses.”
A shopkeeper at Gill Road, who requested anonymity, however, holds a bleak view and says there is no point holding one’s breath hoping for a resolution “as the MC has not even been able to resolve the waterlogging issue outside its Zone C office!”
A cycle parts manufacturer in the Miller Ganj area, Namandeep Singh said,”It is difficult to cross Gill Road if the city receives heavy rainfall. One cannot even step out of their vehicle due to waterlogging. Tall claims have been made by the authorities to resolve the problem, but no concrete steps have been taken.”
Mayor Balkar Sandhu said that the MC is working to resolve waterlogging at chronic points. “The issue has already been resolved at old GT Road near the Clock Tower, Rani Jhansi Road, Panj Peer Road, and Dholewal Chowk among other areas. The problem at Gill Road, Chandigarh Road and other areas will also be resolved soon. Sewer lines have been cleaned due to which the accumulated water drains out quickly.”
