Heavy rainfall in the Narehda town of Kotputli district, Rajasthan, has completely disrupted daily life. Streets, roads, and the bus stand in the town are inundated with knee-deep water. The lack of a drainage system after the rain has transformed the entire area, making it almost like a river. People are facing difficulties in leaving their homes, and going to school is no less than a battle for schoolchildren.
Viral Video Exposes the Administration's Failings
A video is rapidly circulating on social media, showing a man carrying his child on his back while crossing a waterlogged road. This scene is not just a depiction of one family's plight but reflects the poor infrastructure of the entire area. After the video emerged, questions were once again raised about the administration's working style.
Local residents say that the administration only shows preparations on paper every year, but in reality, there is no improvement. Officials don't even show up at the scene until water enters homes and shops.
Schoolchildren Face the Most Difficulties
The situation in Narehda has become so dire that children are being carried to school on their backs or shoulders. Not only is movement disrupted due to waterlogging, but the risk of infection and accidents has also increased. Villagers say that the situation arises every year, but neither are the drains cleaned, nor is a permanent drainage system built.
Demanding a Permanent Solution
There is deep resentment among the people of the area towards the administration. Villagers clearly state that this problem of waterlogging is not just a matter of a day or two, but has been going on for years. As soon as it rains, the drains overflow, and the entire town is submerged in water.
Local residents have demanded that the administration go beyond mere formalities and find a permanent solution on the ground so that they do not have to face this hardship every year during the rainy season. People say that until the responsible officials visit the site and see the situation, such images will continue to go viral, and the claims of development will be exposed.
