The area once more acquired heavy rains and winds on Monday, which led to darkness in most components of the district and stalled energy provide for a very long time. Residents of a number of societies alleged that their calls to the helpline numbers of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) didn’t get any response.
PSPCL officers weren’t out there for remark.
The storm on Sunday and the next rains on Monday drew a lot criticism from the municipal company, which has not but ready for the monsoon season.
Several former councilors mentioned the delay in preparations for the monsoon would hassle residents as there’s a chance of waterlogging in lots of low-lying areas within the metropolis.
Councilor of Azad Group Sukhdev Singh Patwari mentioned that town had additionally confronted flood-like scenario in 2018 and the preparation shouldn’t be higher.
“The MC has not but repaired the roads, and the drainage strains additionally must be cleaned. The monsoon season will begin quickly and folks should face hassle as soon as once more.
Meanwhile, Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi mentioned that the preparations are in full swing and the work of cleansing the drainage strains is happening, including that the MC has already accomplished the work of cleansing the inner roads. Bedi mentioned, “The work of repairing the roads will begin from Tuesday.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
