Poor and redundant drainage system on the city roads have left commuters and residents at the receiving end during the rains. With waterlogging causing severe damage to the roads, the authorities concerned have failed to provide an efficient drainage network even on the National Highway passing through the city, resulting in acute traffic chaos and jams in the recent past. With no relief or proper measures on part of the civic and local administration, the commuters are a harried lot. — SK Sharma, Faridabad
Overflowing sewage becomes nuisance for residents
The overflowing sewage water due to a blockage of the sewer line has made lives Parsu Ram colony’s residents hell. The foul smell of the sewage which remains stagnant in the streets has created miserable conditions for the residents. The local Municipal councillor and the district officials are not listening to our demands despite several representations. The administration should take action and clean the sewerage lines which are blocked due to be negligence of the MC staff. —Abhishek, Bhiwani
Encroachment on government land
The encroachment on government land in Sector 8, Ambala City, owned by the HSVP is at the focal point between Manav Chowk and government building (in which the office of Town Planner has been housed and office of the HSVP is likely to shift shortly) and is worth crores. The area has been encroached by certain quacks. The authorities should come forward and and get the encroachment removed. —Gian P Kansal, Ambala City
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