Ludhiana: The Sutlej River is in spate due to rain; drains are overflowing, garbage-filled water is entering homes, and people have been living on embankments for 4 days.
Flooding rages in Ludhiana as the Sutlej River rises and overflows.
Punjab’s Ludhiana The Sutlej River is overflowing, and sewers are breaking their banks as a result of Ludhiana’s ongoing, intense rainfall, which has created a serious flood-like situation. Residents in low-lying regions have been forced to seek shelter on embankments as garbage-filled water has entered homes.
A local news source claims that since the previous night, the city has been hit by constant rain. This morning, the rain stopped for a short while but has already returned. The Sutlej River has been overflowing since yesterday, and all of the city’s markets are severely flooded.
Residents of Dussi and Sasrali Colony, where people have been residing on the embankments for four days, are in an especially bad situation. Administrative officials are reportedly keeping a close eye on the Sasrali embankment, which is said to be in a “very delicate” position.
The city is dealing with the effects of an overburdened drainage system in addition to the river’s overflow. Disposal pumps are attempting to remove the overflowing water from the Budhha Dariya, a nearby river and drain. The issue is made worse by the overflow of the Buddha Nullah, a highly contaminated drain that carries sewage and industrial waste, which has flooded residential neighborhoods with dark, chemical-laden water.
The city’s infrastructure has also sustained major damage as a result of the intense rains. The power department has lost crores of rupees as a result of more than 150 broken transformers and more than 15 out-of-order electricity feeders.
Under the direction of Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain, the district administration is aggressively monitoring locations that are vulnerable to flooding and is advising locals to exercise caution. Teams have been sent in, and authorities have been using sandbags to reinforce embankments. Because of the ongoing flood issue, the government has also decided to keep the state’s schools closed until September 3.
Low-lying areas experiencing waterlogging
Many low-lying regions have experienced severe waterlogging due to overflowing Budda and Ganda Nalas, causing damage to electronics, furniture, and other household things. The worst-hit areas include Dhokha Mohalla, Maharaja Ranjit Park, Kot Mangal Singh Nagar, and Dharmpura.
A significant issue for the locals is the Ganda Nala’s black, stench-filled water, which is contaminated with industrial trash.
Residents’ Predicament: Unfulfilled Promises, Persistent Issues
Maharaja Ranjit Park resident Anil Kumar voiced his annoyance, saying that they lost about ₹1.5 lakh two years ago as a result of the Ganda Nala’s overflow. Government officials at the time pledged a long-term fix, yet the issue still exists.
Residents’ Anguish: Unfulfilled Promises, Ongoing Issues
Maharaja Ranjit Park resident Anil Kumar voiced his annoyance, claiming that they lost about ₹1.5 lakh two years ago as a result of the overflowing Ganda Nala. Ashok Prashar Pappi, the local MLA at the time, promised restitution and a long-term fix, but as of right now, nothing has been done.
The same issue has come up again this year. Their dwellings are unusable due to black, sticky water, and technological appliances and furniture are no longer functional. He claimed that prior to the monsoon, authorities did not take any preventative action.
The Issue with the Sewer Jam in Kot Mangal Singh Nagar
Kot Mangal Singh Nagar resident Aniket Verma blamed the waterlogging on a subpar sewer infrastructure. According to him, they deal with the same problem every monsoon, and the sewers have been clogged for months. “My fridge and washing machine have been ruined,” he stated. Officials only come for inspections, he continued, and no real action is taken. He clarified that the water entering their homes is not only rainwater but also contaminated sewer water.
Slow Official Reaction
When people complained about waterlogging, municipal corporation authorities responded very slowly. No assistance has shown up despite multiple complaints and calls. People have resorted to using buckets to bail out water during the night.
Every monsoon, the overflowing Budda and Ganda Nalas have become a common issue. People in the area are now calling for a long-term fix.
Claims of the Municipal Corporation
Teams have been sent to the impacted locations, and the situation is being watched, according to a senior municipal corporation official. They assert that the drains are being cleaned and that pumps have been installed to remove the water. Residents claim that despite these annual pledges, the issue is still unresolved.
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