Kanpur has been grappling with severe waterlogging, with depths reaching up to three feet. This situation has persisted for nearly a week, impacting approximately 800 homes and displacing more than 20,000 residents in the areas of Makdi Kheda, Balajipuram, and Gupta Society along Mainawati Marg. The prolonged flooding has raised concerns about public health and infrastructure stability in the affected neighborhoods.
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Children have stopped attending school, and several residents said they were unable to leave their homes even for urgent needs. Only one pump has been deployed to drain the accumulated water, according to residents. Though officials visited the area and inspected the situation, they said no effective solution had followed.
Many families remain confined to their homes, while residents have been forced to wade through dirty water for essential work. Residents alleged that water was being pumped out from one side of the affected localities and discharged onto the road, leading to flooding on Mainawati Marg. Potholes have further made the waterlogged stretch difficult and risky to cross. With waterlogging persisting for days, residents have demanded urgent action to drain the affected localities and restore normal movement. Download the TOI App.