Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal, The roads of Narela Shankari and colonies adjacent to it have been dilapidated and potholed in recent showers. During rains residents face lot of hardship due to water-logging with the possibility of accidents.
A resident of the area Ratnesh Kumar said there were such colonies which are recently developed adjacent to the old colonies but the condition of roads remained the same.
“It is very tough for us to drive as we have to stay alert all the time,” he said. “The area where the road is narrowed down as it is half broken is a threat to a fast moving vehicle and raises chances of fatal accidents. We wish it be filled soon,” said a local shopkeeper.
Another resident Ashish, an insurance company agent, said in rains it was very hard to ride a two-wheeler as there was always a chance of skidding.
“The potholes also turn into breeding ground for mosquitoes during the rains and with excessive rain, they get potholed. The filth in the area also mixes with the water in rains and creates stench which gets unbearable,” he said.
“Water logging is common in rains as the drainage in the area is also not perfect,” said another resident Supriya Mehta adding, for pedestrians it became very difficult to cross the colony and reach the bus stand.
“Our clothes not only get wet but are also soiled due to the mud and slush. Now that the rains are arriving with force, the scene is likely to turn worse,” she said.
