Jamshedpur, July 15: Intermittent rain that has hit the city from last 24 hours has led to water clogging in the low-lying areas, adding to the woes of the people.
Though the city has received less rainfall this year in compare to last year but still the areas located below the sea level are feeling the pinch. Several residential complexes in Sonari and Kadma have been affected due to rains. Adarshnagar was worst hit due to rains last night. Several houses with daunted with water.
According to information areas like Mango, Jugsalai, Baghbera, Pardih have been worst hit. Rains during the past two days have also affected petty vendors, who are finding it difficult to earn their daily bread in such situation.
Though the city has received rainfall of about 5-7 MM only this year, but still the residential colonies situated near near River Swarnarekha and Kharkai are forced to suffer.
Many parts of Mango, Jugsalai are still under knee-deep water, making it difficult for people to move. Most of the roads are dotted with stalled vehicles, adding to the chaos. In some low lying areas several autos have been reported stranded in water.
However despite claims from the district administration, the situation in the city may get worse if steps are not taken to remove water clogging in several areas and take other preventive measures.
�Though irregular rains have made life difficult for the residents but still there has not been much flooding even in the low-lying areas. We are keeping a vigil look and are prepared to face any flood like situation,� said an officer of Mango Notified Area Committee.
He added that it is not about first rain or last rain. It is the amount of rainfall and timing of high tide. If there is a huge amount of rainfall coinciding with the high tide, it is beyond human control.
Meanwhile S R A Rizwi Chabban, secretary, Jharkhand State Congress Party, said steps should be taken to fill the pots in several areas of Mango like Azad Nagar, Zakirangar and Old Pururia Road. He further added that residents of Mango would soon meet the deputy commissioner to register complains.
�If some spots get flooded with just the initial spell of rains what will happen when the heavy monsoon rains actually starts,� he noted.
�There has been water logging since last night. People are finding it difficult to cross.
Moreover last year�s situation is still a nightmare for us it is high time for the administration to take preventive measures before untoward incident take place,� said Bharat Mahato, a resident of Baghbera.
