Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, October 25, 2024, Kolkata :
Knee-deep water has accumulated at the entrance of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation as the city faces a significant waterlogging crisis following heavy rains. Municipal workers are working diligently to manage water levels across various locations, but challenges persist as they navigate the flooded streets to reach their posts.As municipal staff and officials attempt to normalize the situation, the conditions outside the control room raise concerns. Trinamool MP Sougat Roy highlighted the issue during a media interaction, expressing frustration over the persistent water accumulation. “I have observed significant water build-up in Kolkata Municipality and at SSKM Hospital,” he stated. “With the heavy rains, this accumulation is unsurprising, but certain areas, like Jodhpur zone, have been particularly hard-hit, receiving up to 70 millimeters of rain.”
Roy emphasized that the drainage issues are exacerbated by the ongoing rainfall. “The water will likely recede tonight, but the current situation makes it difficult to manage the water in front of my own house, let alone in places like Lake Gardens,” he lamented. “This issue has been a consistent problem in our neighborhood, and the drains on Anwar Shah Road have yet to be addressed.”
The municipal workers, despite the knee-deep water outside, remain committed to their duties, working tirelessly to mitigate the impact of the rain. However, Roy’s remarks underscore the need for a more comprehensive drainage solution to prevent similar crises in the future.
As the city continues to experience heavy rainfall, residents and officials alike are hopeful for swift action and effective measures to alleviate the flooding and improve the drainage infrastructure in Kolkata.