Dear Editor, Following continuous rain since last night, roads in city and outskirts have turned into pools due to the poor drainage system and slackness of concerned officials. The rainfall has exposed tall claims of Jammu Municipal Corporation as many areas in the city and outskirts had to face severe problem of water logging. The downpour has thrown normal life out of gear in the outskirts of the city and at the same time exposed the urgent need for an integrated sewerage system. With the rain damaging most of roads in the area, water logging has become a common feature even in the newly constructed colonies. Even though the water receded gradually after rain stopped, the garbage and mud left by it on roads remained there for a long time causing inconvenience to people. The problem of water logging arises every year and concerned authorities do nothing except giving hollow assurances. The problem of water logging arises every year and now we are tired of lodging complains and apprising concerned authority because they give only hollow assurances and do nothing on ground level. It’s a nightmare to drive during this time and this is what we face every year. The downpour which has been continuing since last night, has thrown normal life completely out of gear in Marble Market, whole area and major crossings were inundated in water. The rain shower has exposed JMC’s preparedness in dealing with situation. One can easily see the knee-deep water accumulated in the area due to which it becomes difficult to move out. We are facing this water logged situation from last 5 years and it is pathetic that the concerned Department is acting as mute spectator to all this. The commuters, two-wheeler riders and motorists struggle hard to find their way from these inundated lanes and roads which present an awful scene of water logging. I wonder why the authorities cannot make proper arrangements so that people can enjoy rain rather than feeling helpless and irritated. Raju Singh, Marble Market, Jammu.
