Rajkot is also likely to be flooded: 87 roads may become waterlogged in case of heavy rains, see list released by the Municipal Corporation

Due to heavy rains in Surat 2 days ago, there were incidents of waterlogging at many places there. At the same time, if there is heavy rain in Rajkot, there is a possibility of Suratwali. A total of 87 roads have also been declared by the Municipal Corporation. Where it rains every year, it gets waterlogged. Even if there is 4-5 inches of rain at the same time, there is a possibility that these roads will become waterlogged. The civic body has also issued control room numbers so that people can contact them immediately in case of waterlogging or falling of trees in the area and any other area of the city. Many roads in the city are waterlogged in heavy rains Every year during the monsoon season in Rajkot, there is a serious problem of rainwater, which becomes a big disaster for the people. Every year, before the onset of the monsoon, the municipal administration makes big claims of pre-monsoon operations. However, the reality is that no concrete plan has been put in place to find a permanent solution to this problem. In the pre-monsoon meetings, discussions are held only on paper, but no seriousness is shown for the permanent disposal of the roads which get submerged in water every monsoon. For this reason, even in normal or heavy rains, many roads in the city become waterlogged and life is disrupted. The corporation has released a list of 87 roads. Though the monsoon season has already started this year, Rajkot has not recorded any significant or heavy rainfall so far. But if the city receives 4 inches or more of rain at a time, it is certain that many of the city's highways and public roads will turn into rivers and lakes. Roads are washed away due to rainwater logging and an empire of potholes is established throughout the city. According to the official list prepared by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, there are 87 major public roads in different areas of the three zones of the city where there is a serious problem of rainwater logging every year. If rainwater is flooded, it will be disposed of quickly According to the administration, rainwater will be drained quickly with the help of heavy pumping machinery and other necessary equipment in the areas where waterlogging will arise. A list of these vulnerable routes has already been prepared in all the three zones for this purpose. Regular monitoring will be done to ensure that citizens do not face any inconvenience during rainy season and that there is least disruption to traffic and daily life. Emergency numbers have been issued for this. Emergency contact number publicized, grievance redressal In case of waterlogging, falling of trees or any other disaster in any area, citizens can contact the 24x7 Central Control Room of the Corporation for immediate assistance and complaint. The toll free number: 155304, landline number: 0281-2228741 and 0281-2225707 are for this. People will be able to register their problems by contacting this number so that the emergency team of the concerned ward will immediately reach the spot and initiate appropriate action. And the problems will be solved as soon as possible. A major disaster befalls the motorists Whenever the city receives 4 inches or more of rain at a time, the main roads like 150 feet Ring Road, Kalavad Road, Gondal Road and Mawdi Circle are knee-deep in water. In this situation, the biggest disaster falls on the motorists. While passing through waterlogged roads, water enters the silencers of numerous two-wheelers and four-wheelers, causing traffic jams for kilometers. Traffic comes to a complete standstill due to waterlogging in areas like Railnagar underbridge and Popatpara nallah. Roads erode due to rainwater logging and large potholes also fall on the paved asphalt roads due to waterlogging for hours. Motorists do not know the depth of the pothole as the road is full of water, leading to serious accidents. Only time will tell how the system is now making arrangements in heavy rains.