Rain typically brings enthusiasm and energy, but in Nagpur, it also heightens anxiety when it intensifies. The city’s under-construction and incomplete cement roads, built without proper drainage systems, exacerbate flooding issues. In many areas, these roads are higher than nearby houses, causing residents to fear even light rains. Despite requests to public representatives and former councilors for a drainage solution, no action has been taken.
Officials are seen talking about getting cement roads built with great enthusiasm, but avoid fixing the problems they cause. Contractors focus on making money, and officers neglect their duties. Rules say cement roads should be built at road level, but this isn’t happening. Residents are losing patience and tensions are rising. To prevent conflicts, the administration needs to act quickly to improve the drainage system.
Citizens recommend studying and addressing waterlogging issues caused by cement roads and implementing proper drainage systems to prevent future problems. The administration should focus on resolving these issues rather than creating new ones.
So far, Nagpur has completed 109 km of cement roads in three phases, costing Rs 700 crore. In the coming years, an additional 40.28 km will be cemented in three phases with a budget of Rs 900 crore. Phases 4, 5, and 6 are included in the
Heavy rains in Manewada on Saturday caused water levels to rise. Because the cement road was too high, water couldn’t drain properly. To fix this, parts of the road were broken with a JCB to let the water out. This helped prevent flooding in nearby shops and homes. In Dhangawli Nagar, the high cement road also caused water to enter many houses.