Muddy Roads Plague Besa-Pipla Ward 5 After Brief Rainfall A brief spell of rain on Saturday turned several internal roads in Besa-Pipla ward 5 into muddy stretches, disrupting daily life for residents. The Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) is at the center of the controversy, as its ongoing underground drainage project has left roads in disrepair. Residents of Shri Sai Nagari and surrounding areas expressed frustration, stating that even 15 to 20 minutes of rainfall is enough to transform the roads into a slushy mess, trapping two-wheelers and creating a commuting nightmare. Locals reported that multiple vehicles became stuck in the sludge, with three to four people often required to manually pull them free. The situation has raised concerns ahead of the monsoon season, as residents fear conditions could deteriorate further with heavy rains. They also alleged that the issue has persisted for years despite repeated complaints to authorities, with elected representatives failing to provide a permanent solution. The problem is directly linked to the NMRDA’s drainage project, which has been underway for two months. To lay drainage pipelines, roads in parts of Shri Sai Nagari were excavated using heavy machinery. However, residents claimed that after the pipelines were installed, no proper road restoration work was carried out. Now, the loose soil has turned into thick sludge following the rain, blocking movement for both vehicles and pedestrians. Some motorists reportedly struggled for hours to move their cars before abandoning them on the road. Access to homes has become increasingly difficult, and residents have raised alarms about the potential risks to emergency services during heavy rainfall.#nagpur #besa_pipla_nagar_panchayat #nagpur_metropolitan_region_development_authority #besa_pipla_ward_5 #shri_sai_nagari
