1 2 Prayagraj: Heavy rains lashed out the city on Friday, exposing the city’s poor infrastructure. Despite receiving average rainfall in many areas, waterlogging issues persisted across the city. Areas like Tagoretown, Georgetown, Rajapur, Niranjan Road, Teliyarganj, and Nakhas Kohna were severly impacted, with older city areas reporting waterlogging.
Moreover, heavy rains also caused disruptions in public transportation, and a massive road jam was spotted between Shantipuram and Teliyarganj. Additional police forces were rushed to ease traffic congestion . Commuters alleged, “Despite acknowledging the fact that Teliyarganj-Phaphamau-Shantipuram is the busiest route on the Prayagraj-Lucknow highway, district traffic police authorities are yet to come up with a solution.
” Shalini, a daily commuter, said, “With every rain , there is waterlogging and road jam-like situations, and the authorities concerned have not initiated corrective measures till now.” UPCC General Secretary Mukund Tiwari told TOI, “Incessant rains have exposed the tall claims of govt agencies to take up smart city projects as the majority of city streets face waterlogging. The worst condition is at Indraprastha Marg, Rasoolabad locality, where people are forced to walk or commute on muddy and slippery streets.
Despite several requests and reminders, the authorities concerned are least bothered to solve the issue.” Tagoretown resident Nikhil Malang said, “The pathetic conditions of roads in pos.