Nayagaon areas face severe waterlogging

Savreet Kaur

Mohali, July 6

In Nayagaon, areas such as Vikas Nagar, Adarsh Nagar, Old Dasehra Ground (between ward numbers 20 and 14), Shiv Mandir road near Janta Model School, Janta Colony Road, around Kumaon temple in ward number 1, Kumaon Bhawan and Purana Toba in ward number 12 were affected.

Nayagaon has been facing severe waterlogging since the beginning of monsoon. Uncarpeted, muddy lanes, inadequate drainage system and uprooted pavers exacerbated residents’ difficulties.

Senior BJP leader Vineet Joshi today visited Nayagaon to hear residents’ grievances.

“CM Bhagwant Mann has neglected Nayagaon, which is situated at a distance of mere 50 metres from his residence. The lanes here are dug up and get flooded even in the event of light rain. With the onset of monsoon, the problems of the people will only worsen,” he said.

Joshi expressed concern over the health risks posed by stagnant rainwater, which remains on the streets for days, potentially leading to the spread of diseases. “The population of Nayagaon is around 2 lakh. There is an urgent need for infrastructural improvements in Nayagaon to prevent further hardships during the rainy season,” he said.