RESIDENTS OF SHAHPUR ARE FACING PROBLEMS DUE TO WATERLOGGING

RESIDENTS OF SHAHPUR ARE FACING PROBLEMS DUE TO WATERLOGGING

29-AUG-ENG 3

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA------------------------The problem of waterlogging is not just a seasonal phenomenon, but facing the problem of waterlogging throughout the year is a serious issue. Vinay Mishra, Social Worker

The weather suddenly changed on Sunday night in Shahpur Nagar Panchayat, and with this the torrential rain started and the city was flooded in no time. This rain affected every corner of the city, due to which the local citizens had to face a lot of trouble. Due to continuous rain throughout the night, waterlogging occurred from the main roads to the streets. This waterlogging badly affected the common life. The roads became muddy, and people were seen troubled by waterlogging at many places.

Children studying tuition, students going to school, and office workers were seen somehow crossing the road amidst the waterlogging. This scene was not only disturbing, but it was also an indication of how weak the drainage system of the Nagar Panchayat is. Local people say that every year the same situation occurs in Shahpur city during the rains, but till now no permanent arrangement for drainage has been made. The drains have not been cleaned properly. Thana Mor, Banahi Road of the city There is a serious situation of waterlogging in other places including ward-08.

Vinay Mishra, who is a resident of ward number-08, says, "Every year the Nagar Panchayat makes claims about cleanliness and drainage, but the result is the same." After waterlogging, the Nagar Panchayat is trying to drain water from Banahi Road by installing a pumping set, but they are finding it difficult to control the situation in ward-08.

Here, when the empowered permanent committee member of the Nagar Panchayat, the ward councilor, was asked to solve the problem of ward-08, the councilor said that the capital Patna is drowning due to rainwater. He also said that "It is fine here that water is not entering the house." This type of response makes it clear that the priorities of the public representatives are elsewhere, and the problems of the citizens are being ignored.

The condition of Ward-08 of Shahpur Nagar Panchayat has created anger among the local citizens. People have now started raising the question whether the Nagar Panchayat administration has a real interest in solving the problems of its citizens? Many citizens also said that if this serious problem is not solved in time, then the Nagar Panchayat administration will be responsible for the citizens becoming furious in the coming days.

At the same time, Vinay Mishra said that the problem of waterlogging in Ward-08 of Nagar Panchayat Shahpur is not just a seasonal phenomenon, but it is a serious issue to bear the brunt of waterlogging throughout the year. The situation worsens as soon as it rains, which cannot be ignored. It is the responsibility of the Nagar Panchayat administration to listen to the voice of the citizens and solve their problems.

Mr. Mishra said that if the administration does not take concrete steps in this direction, then the trust of the citizens may be lost in the Nagar Panchayat administration, and this situation can become even more dire. He said that he has sent the photos and videos to the Executive Officer via WhatsApp. He talked on the phone and informed him about the situation here. The Nagar Panchayat should take this problem seriously and make permanent arrangements for drainage.