MAPUSA, May 21 -- Team Herald

The residents of Mapusa were caught off guard by the continuous heavy rainfall that swept through the State.

The downpour caused widespread flooding, with roads submerged in every part of the town, and water entering houses and shops. Overflowing and unclean gutters exacerbated the situation, while several mud houses in different areas of the town collapsed following heavy downpour.

Traders faced losses, as shopkeepers and vendors struggled through knee-deep water to salvage their merchandise. Shops, supermarkets, and stores were inundated, forcing closures for the day.

The town residents, traders, vendors, and others criticised the Mapusa Municipal Council for the neglected and clogged drains, asserting ...