Residents grapple with waterlogging, potholed roads, scattered garbage amid incessant rain in Rohtak

The residents of Rohtak city have been grappling with waterlogging of roads, streets, marketplaces, parks, schools, government health facilities and institutes like the PGIMS following the ongoing spell of rain.

Rain continued to lash the city today as well, throwing normal life out of gear and putting residents to grave inconvenience. The rain has damaged many roads and created new potholes. The potholed and waterlogged roads have made commuting a risky affair in the city.

“The potholes on roads get submerged in rainwater, causing numerous accidents as people driving vehicles cannot see them,” lamented Vikas Gupta, a resident of the Sant Nagar area.

The incessant rain has also worsened the sanitary condition in the city. Heaps of garbage can be seen lying along roads and scattered in rainwater, presenting an ugly picture. The presence of dairies at residential colonies in the old city area also poses a big challenge.

“Several dairies are located in our locality due to which maintenance of cleanliness always remains a challenge. The situation becomes worse after every spell of rain,” said Jagdish Lal, a resident of the Gandhi Camp area.

Meanwhile, Rohtak Deputy Commissioner Dharmender Singh inspected arrangements for the drainage of accumulated rainwater in the city. The Deputy Commissioner inspected drainage work at various places in the city along with officials of the public health and other departments concerned. He directed officials concerned to complete the water drainage work as soon as possible.

Several parts of the city are waterlogged following incessant rains for two days. Though pumps are being run continuously to drain out water, continuous rain has foiled administration’s attempts.

Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) Estate Officer and Sub-Divisional Magistrate Ashish Kumar said arrangements had been made for draining rainwater from sectors in the city.