Joint effort by civic body, residents will go a long way

People suggest roping in private companies to help the civic authorities & spread awareness on proper waste disposal

Civic authorities should install water-suction pumps in low-lying areas of the city, where there are no outlets for water to drain during the monsoons. Sewage works are under way in many parts of the city and can lead to major accidents during the monsoon. The authorities of civic bodies should install proper diversions in these areas to avoid accidents. Proper cleaning and suction of sewage pipes should also be done in time. If timely action is not taken, the problem of waterlogging will worsen.

Dhruv Sharma

Give installation work to private companies

The problem of waterlogging is not new to the city but despite knowing that it is an annual problem, the Municipal Corporation has not been able to solve it for many years now. It is high time that the government should now appoint private companies to perform this task. A proper functioning sewerage system can only be assured by private companies. It is also important to make sure that undue delays and interference of political parties is avoided at all costs. Corrupt practices in infrastructure projects should be heavily fined.

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Ritu Priya

Dilly-dallying will cost administration dear

It is the ripe time for civic authorities to take concrete steps to speed up sewerage work in the city to avoid monsoon mess. Monsoon has struck northern India 15 days in advance, so it is high time for the Municipal Corporation to ensure proper drainage of the monsoon water, failing which the city will become a pool with only a few showers. The authorities must take necessary steps to avoid last-minute chaos. An action must be initiated against the erring officials for undue delay in the progress of sewerage work. Dilly-delaying will cost dearly both to the administration and residents.

Bir Devinder Singh Bedi

Ward-wise plan to prevent waterlogging needed

Every year, Ludhiana faces the problem of waterlogging of rainwater due to faulty drainage system. The Municipal Corporation should chalk out a concrete ward-wise plan to overcome the problem of waterlogging on roads. It also becomes a breeding ground for diseases. Councillors must order to lay down a big pipe for sewerage with proper facility of drainage by digging pits along both sides of the roads and streets. Proper connections of underground services, such as water and telephone, should be given to all consumers in advance and after the stipulated date, nobody will should be allowed to dig any part of the road in the street. Proper levelling of roads and streets should be done timely to avoid waterlogging. Residents must also cooperate with the local government in keeping the city clean and not throw garbage in sewers.

Dr Mohd Saleem Farooqui

Don’t litter streets with garbage

Residents of the city face the problem of accumulation of water during the monsoons every year. There are many roads in the city, parts of which have sunk and will lead to serious accidents if not taken care of in time. The local government must dig pits for drainage purposes. A well-connected underground water and sewerage system should also be constructed so that water does not accumulate on roads and in streets. People should throw garbage only in dustbins and not on streets to avoid accumulation of water.

Farzana Khan

Install water pumps in low-lying areas

Arrival of monsoon in the city leads to stagnation of rainwater, especially in low-lying areas of the city, blocking sewerage lines across the district. Civic authorities must gear up and prepare in advance to prevent waterlogging in the district. Water pumps need to be installed permanently at locations prone to waterlogging so that water can be cleared as soon as possible. Drains in localities must be cleaned regularly, especially before rains set in, ensuring that sewerage water does not accumulate on roads and in streets. It has also been noted that when it rains or gets windy, there is always a breakdown of electricity supply. During the rainy season, locations with standing water become mosquito-breeding stations, resulting in the possibility of spread of malaria and other diseases.

Gautam Dev

Carpet roads before arrival of monsoon

Civic authorities should do their homework before the arrival of the monsoon lest the people suffer. All manholes and drainage pipes should be cleaned timely so that roads and streets are not waterlogged. Roads should also be metalled before the arrival of monsoons to plug all potholes. A stitch in time saves nine.

Dr Sunil Chopra

Potholes pose danger to commuters

As soon as monsoon arrives in the city, rainwater accumulates in potholes, resulting in accidents and inconvenience to commuters. Given the limited infrastructure of the city to handle such weather, the city has been witnessing flood-like scenes during the monsoon. Open drains built along many roads also do not have proper drainage. The city administration should take necessary steps for proper drainage of rainwater on roads.

Adish Sood

Encourage practice of rainwater harvesting

Monsoon is approaching the state and civic authorities must pull up their socks to make sure that waterlogging does not adversely affect residents in the district. For this, sewerage manholes should be tightly covered. It is also the responsibility of residents to ensure proper disposal of waste. They should not throw garbage on streets as that leads to choking in drainage areas. Drainage pipes must be cleaned regularly, especially before the monsoon. Rainwater harvesting should be encouraged among residents. Broken roads and drainage pipes must be repaired in time.

Chaitya Markanda

Spread awareness about water-borne diseases

Damaged water pumps installed on roads should be repaired and maintained for proper drainage of rainwater. There must be necessary measures introduced for rainwater harvesting so it can be used judiciously. Residents must be made aware of the water-borne diseases so that they can take preventive measures. It is imperative to hold awareness campaigns for against dumping garbage on roads.

Amarpreet Kaur

Admn should pull up socks in time

Life of residents is severely disrupted due to waterlogging in the streets during the monsoon. It is not only the administration but also residents who are part of the problem. With the joint efforts of residents and the administration, the problem can be dealt with effectively. It is important to spread awareness about choking in drainage pipes due to garbage thrown on the streets. The administration should also prepare in advance to deal with the problem of waterlogging.

JBS Nanda

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