1. Fifty families in Tetulguri, Assam, grapple with severe commuting challenges due to flooded roads.
2. Heavy rains have rendered the main road impassable, turning it into a quagmire.
3. Vehicles struggle to navigate, forcing locals to resort to bicycles and shoulders for school and work.
Guwahati, June 24: Fifty families in Tetulguri, a village in Assam’s Kaliabor, are facing severe commuting challenges due to flooding that has submerged their main road.
Recent heavy rains have transformed the road into a quagmire, making it nearly impassable for vehicles.
Residents are resorting to bicycles or carrying children on their shoulders to reach schools, as rickshaws and other vehicles refuse to navigate the waterlogged road, even during emergencies.
Accessing healthcare services requires a trip to Jakhabandha due to the road conditions, adding to the community’s difficulties.
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The Chikni-Borhola gram panchayat has raised serious concerns about the road’s construction, alleging negligence that led to its poor drainage and subsequent flooding during rainfall.
This situation has left fifty families in Tetulguri grappling with significant challenges in their daily commute, impacting their access to work, education, and essential services.
Residents are urging their MLA to intervene promptly and initiate repairs to alleviate their plight.
They emphasize the urgency of restoring the road before the onset of the monsoon season, fearing heightened disruptions and safety risks if the issue persists.
Villagers hope their calls for action will be heeded swiftly to mitigate further hardships caused by the ongoing flooding in Tetulguri.
