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Time of India

Road caves in, areas waterlogged as rain batters city

1 2 3 4 5 6 Ranchi: The city has experienced significant damage due to continuous heavy rainfall since Tuesday, affecting roads and causing waterlogging in numerous areas and educational institutions. The city received 47.2 mm rain in the last 24 hours. The rainfall has severely impacted traffic movement and created difficulties for residents and commuters throughout the city. The heavy precipitation has led to widespread power disruptions across the district. Near Birsa Chowk, the road leading to the state secretariat developed a pothole, significantly affecting traffic flow. Traffic police arrived to manage the situation. Additionally, the Namkum-Rampur road sustained damage from the continuous rainfall. The executive engineer of Ranchi road division, Ram Badan Singh, was unavailable for comment regarding road reconstruction plans. A senior district administration official indicated that they are currently assessing the extent of road damage. The last 24 hours of rainfall have submerged substantial portions of Ranchi, particularly affecting Bahu Bazar, Chutia, Kantatoli, Upper Bazar, Ratu Road's Panchsheel Nagar, Daily Market Road, and areas near Jaipal Singh Stadium. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The waterlogging has disrupted traffic patterns, affected pedestrian movement, and highlighted issues with the city's drainage system. "I had to wade through knee-deep water just to get to the main road. This happens every monsoon. No matter how many times we complain, the water keeps coming back because the drains don't work," said Ajay Sinha, a resident of Panchsheel Nagar. Shopkeepers in Upper Bazar and Daily Market reported reduced customer visits and concerns about inventory damage. "The water reaches inside the shops if the rain doesn't stop. We lose customers and goods every time it rains like this," said grocery store owner Rashmi Gupta from Daily Market Road. Assistant municipal commissioner Niharika Tirkey acknowledged that despite pre-monsoon drain cleaning, certain areas remain problematic. "We'll reassess such spots. Narrow drains may require widening. Supervisors are checking overflow points, and necessary action will follow," she said. "Stagnant water has been here since last night, and mosquitoes are already breeding. If this is just the start of the monsoon, I dread to think what July will bring. We've been demanding proper drainage and covered sewers for years, but nothing seems to change. We need long-term solutions, not just patchwork before every rain," said Suresh Kumar, a resident of Chutia.