Write a report on the water logging in our locality
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Introduction
“Heavy rains wreaked havoc in the city as commuters faced hard time through waterlogged roads and faced traffic congestion.”
“PWD and civic bodies trade blame as Delhi seems set to go down a watery path again this monsoon; L-G likely to chair a meeting on the issue today.”
These are the headlines we read in the national daily during monsoons. But what happens after a road gets waterlogged. Who takes care of the waterlogged road? Also, what if the road next to your home gets waterlogged during a rainy season?
This article discusses the procedure of filing a complaint on water-logging of roads.
What is Water-logging?
Water-logging occurs when there is heavy rainfall and due to improper drainage system, the water gets collected on the road and causes problems. It can also be said that when the soil cannot absorb more water, it causes an increase in the underground water level. As a result, it leads to roads getting waterlogged.
Dealing with water-logging
Waterlogging is a serious problem. Apart from the inconveniences that it causes, it also brings miseries along. During the rainy season, a lot of water-borne disease spreads. These diseases lead to epidemics and unfortunately proves fatal to humans.
To tackle the water-logging problem, various cities have their own Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) or the Municipality, where one can lodge a complaint. They have the authority to look at the conditions of the roads and maintain public hygiene and sanitation. Recently, Odisha has been hit by Cyclone Titli which will increase the groundwater level and eventually cause water-logging on the roads. At these times, it is advisable to stay at homes and not to leave your place unless it is necessary. Also, one needs to lodge a complaint to the concerned authority so that the condition is minimised.
Step by Step procedure to file a water-logging complaint
Step 1
For lodging a complaint, one can either visit the municipality office and write an application and submit it. People living in villages can go to Panchayat office and submit the application.
But nowadays, the form can be filled online. One can go to the Public Health Engineering Department website or the Citizen’s Corner on the municipality’s page and submit the complaint.
Step 2
If you are writing an application and submitting it, follow this method.
Follow a proper format for writing an application. Begin with your personal details (Add your details wisely, and do not write highly private details) followed by the details of the authority you are submitting your letter to.
After writing your details, switch to the main problem. Write about the situation you are facing and specifically mention the location where the road has been waterlogged. Be courteous throughout the letter.
Mention the complaint number, if you have written the complaint before and it has not been answered.
Keep a copy of the complaint letter with you for further records.
If your complaint letter is not answered, try writing to higher authorities.
A sample complaint letter has been attached below. (Annexure 1)
Most people these days prefer lodging a complaint online as it is convenient and easy.
This is how a usual website of the PHED department looks like. Here, you can fill in your details as directed.
One may need to provide his contact number, email id and address details with correct ZIP code when filing a complaint.
For some cities, one may require to enter the OTP received on the entered mobile number first and then proceed with the complaint. List of information required may vary with the municipality’s website.
Then, enter the complaint type and fill in your details. One also has an option to upload an image.
Submit the complaint and note down the complaint number received.
One can also check the complaint status and know when it will be addressed. Also, noting down the complaint number will help in future references.
Answer:
Amid a mid-continuous encroachment on canals in Khulna city and the nearby Mayur River, ominous water logging has become a severe issue for city people, particularly during the rainy season. This is because officials have not launched a forceful eviction drive against the influential offenders. Unlawful occupants have severely hampered the free flow of water during the rainy season in 29 out of the city's 50 canals, putting the area at risk for flooding. Additionally, one waterway in the research region has been negatively impacted by some unkind people. More than one-third of the 15 lakh city residents are directly affected by the water logging issue, which also has a significant impact on daily life and business operations at the divisional headquarters.
It is the most severely damaged location, where days-long waterlogging is common. The Khulna City Corporation (KCC) authorities freed 21 waterways from encroachment during a drive from July 1 to July 10 in 2009. However, the push was abruptly stopped, and since then, encroachers have proceeded to build illegal constructions on the Mayur River and 29 other canals. On June 15, KCC Mayor Talukder Abdul Khaleque was contacted. He stated that KCC would soon resumption its effort to evict encroachers from the remaining canals and Moyur River.
Due to the fact that the majority of the 25 No Ward population work as day laborer, its severity has increased as a result. Due to water logging, people are required to stay at home. They deal with economic issues that have an effect on social issues as well. Man without a job is constantly fighting.
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