The smart city of Agartala was severely affected today as torrential rains caused extensive flooding; raising concerns about the effectiveness of the upgraded drainage systems. Despite efforts to enhance the city's infrastructure, such as the installation of water pump machines in strategic locations, water logging persisted and caused inconvenience and damage to residents and businesses.
The areas near Shakuntala Road and Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan were particularly affected, with dirty water even entering shops, leaving shop owners distraught. Main roads had to be closed, resulting in severe traffic congestion throughout the city. Small and medium-sized vehicles suffered irreparable damage due to submersion.
Although the AMC workers promptly responded to address the crisis, some residents criticized the management of the smart city for an inadequate response to the recurring floods. The local people expressed disappointment at the persistent flooding, despite assurances of improved drainage and water management systems.
Administrative staff acknowledged that the water level rose less compared to previous incidents, attributing it to the improvements in the drainage system. However, the increased water levels still caused significant hardships for residents. While the water dissipated relatively quickly, pedestrians continued to face the aftermath of the heavy rain. The issue of recurrent flooding in Agartala has drawn attention, particularly regarding the city's drainage coverage.
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