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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Potholes Persist, Rekha Orders Fresh Campaign
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta has expressed displeasure regarding potholes on city roads, despite the Public Works Department (PWD) conducting a drive to fill these two months ago, sources in Delhi govt have said. In internal meetings, the chief minister has directed top officials to immediately restart filling the potholes, stating that there were complaints on the matter, the sources added. Officials said that the chief minister got multiple complaints which indicated that several areas still had damaged roads, which was causing inconvenience to commuters. Sources in govt said the chief minister asked for urgent action on road repairs, following which a fresh drive was started. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Gold Rates Today in Delhi | Silver Rates Today in Delhi The PWD launched a drive to repair 3,400 potholes across 1,400-km of roads in a single day — June 24. The ambitious campaign aimed to make city roads safer and smoother ahead of the monsoon. A senior official said that following the instructions, a fresh pothole repair drive has been launched. Areas such as Model Town, Paharganj, Punjabi Bagh and Adarsh Nagar have already been covered, as most complaints were reported from these localities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo However, in places like near the Savitri flyover and Akshardham — where potholes were already repaired — fresh potholes have emerged. The official explained that the onset of the monsoon soon after the June campaign disrupted progress. "Some areas could not be covered due to the rains, and in others, the potholes reappeared due to waterlogging and damage because of the weather," he said. He added that during the monsoon, water seeps into even small cracks, weakening the road's base and sub-layers. Traffic over these weakened areas breaks the pavement apart, creating the potholes. The official said the department is now waiting for the monsoon to end, after which work will be done in several affected areas. Potholes are a major contributor to accidents in Delhi. They compel motorists to brake and swerve suddenly. The broken roads damage vehicles, and reduce visibility, leading to injuries and fatalities, particularly to pedestrians and two-wheeler riders. According to govt sources, this monsoon too has seen a high volume of complaints related to potholes and waterlogged streets under the PWD's administration. Several complaints also highlighted broken footpaths, which force pedestrians onto roads, thereby increasing the risk of accidents. Sources also pointed out that the poor road condition was a significant factor in building anti-incumbency sentiment against the previous AAP govt. As a result, the current BJP govt is focused on ensuring better road infrastructure. "After forming the new govt, we completed the construction of around 200 km of roads, including long-pending stretches like the Mehrauli-Mahipalpur road, Andheria More to NH-48, Vikas Marg, and several portions of the Outer Ring Road, as well as roads near Akshardham," a senior official said. "However, potholes have now emerged as a fresh challenge for govt, which will be addressed soon," he added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
At 666.3mm, Nagpur records normal rainfall while Amravati, Akola remain deficient
Nagpur: The city received 666.3mm of rainfall between June 1 and August 17 this year, marginally above the normal of 652.5mm, according to the latest data from the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) regional meteorological centre at Nagpur. This translates into a 2% surplus, placing Nagpur in the 'normal' rainfall category. Officials at the RMC said overall Vidarbha subdivision recorded 650.8mm of rainfall against the normal 659mm, showing just a 1% deficit, which also falls under the normal category. While Nagpur, Chandrapur, Wardha, and Yavatmal are among districts reporting close-to-normal figures, Akola and Amravati are facing a shortfall of 21% and 20% respectively, putting them in the 'deficient' category. This is despite the heavy spells the two districts received in the last couple of days. Gadchiroli, on the other hand, witnessed the highest surplus with nearly 999mm of rainfall, which is 10% above the normal. Experts said that despite the overall satisfactory monsoon progress in Nagpur and most parts of Vidarbha, the distribution of showers has been uneven. "So far, Nagpur's rainfall is tracking close to the average. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The city received good spells in July and August, which helped bridge the early-season shortfall," an IMD official said. The RMC maintains that monsoon activity will remain active in central India over the coming week, though the intensity of showers may vary across districts. With over a month of the rainy season still left, the IMD has forecast an above-normal monsoon season in September, ensuring adequate water availability for agriculture and urban supply. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
More showers on the cards as IMD sounds red alert for Pune's ghat sections
Pune: The Met department has sounded a red alert for ghat areas on Monday and Tuesday as rains lashed several pockets between 8.30pm on Saturday and 8.30am on Sunday. Tamhini received the highest rainfall at 210mm, followed by Koyna (Navja) with 174mm and Koyna (Pophali) with 151mm. An official from India Meteorological Department (IMD) said a number of systems are present in the country, leading to rainfall in different parts of the state. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Gold Rates Today in Pune | Silver Rates Today in Pune "These systems include the monsoon trough running south of its normal position. Under the influence of the upper air cyclonic circulation over west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal, off north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha, a fresh low-pressure area has formed over the same region. A trough runs from northeast Arabian Sea to upper air cyclonic circulation associated with the low-pressure area over west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal, off north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts across north Marathawada, cyclonic circulation associated with Vidarbha and neighbourhood, and south Chhattisgarh, between lower and middle tropospheric levels tilting southwards with height," the official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Meanwhile, the city and its surrounding areas experienced varied rainfall as some pockets received moderate ot light showers. Lavale had the highest rainfall at 8mm, followed by Nimgiri with 5.5mm and Pashan with 4mm. Shivajinagar received 2.7mm of rainfall, while 0.5mm of rain was recorded in Hadapsar and Magarpatta. Talegaon received 2mm of rain, while Chinchwad had 1.5mm. Areas such as Lonavla, Thakurwadi, Walvan, Wangaon, and Shirota recorded between 30mm and 54mm of rainfall. Across the region, other notable rainfall figures include Bhira with 123mm, Shirgaon with 120mm, and Ambone with 115mm. Bhivpuri and Dawdi also saw substantial rainfall, recording 98mm and 110mm, respectively. Along with Pune, a red alert has also been issued for ghat sections of Satara, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Kolhapur on Monday, while for Tuesday, districts including Satara and Palghar also have red alerts. Alert for low-lying areas The irrigation department has issuedalerts for low-lying areas of Pune, as the Temghar dam is filled to its 95% capacity. Water discharge from the dam is expected after reaching its total capacity. The catchment areas of dams that provide water to Pune witnessed light rainfall. Khadakwasla recorded 2mm, Temghar received 27mm, Varasgaon (24mm), and Panshet (26 mm) rainfall till 8am on Sunday. The four dams in the Khadakwasla circle have around 26.14 TMC of water, 89% compared to their total capacity. These dams had around 28.39 TMC of water, around 97%, on the corresponding day last year. Dam Watch Percent TMC Khadakwasla 51.99% 1.03 TMC Temghar 95.94% 3.56 TMC Panshet 91.76% 9.77 TMC Varasgaon 91.92% 11.79 TMC MSID:: 123346431 413 | Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
