PANJIM/MARGAO, May 20 -- Team Herald

Drain Gratings on Panjim's D B Road Pose Major Hazard to Two-Wheeler Riders

Arambol witnessed water stagnation near Ganesh Utsav Hall, with locals blaming the panchayat for poor drainage planning. In Pernem, overflowing drains pushed water onto the main roads, disrupting business and raising alarms over fragile civic infrastructure.

"Look at the condition of Ganapati Hall. Who is responsible for this? Where is the MLA? No one cares about the common people. Even the panchayat members haven't shown up," said Bharat Ghadi, a frustrated resident.

Another local, Suryakant Chodankar, pointed to specific lapses: "Drains weren't cleaned properly. In many places, they were choked with plastic waste."

"Even...