Ludhiana, Aug. 17 -- Damaged and missing storm sewer covers along the busy NH-44 stretch in the city are posing a serious risk to commuters, especially two-wheeler riders, pedestrians, and cyclists. With heavy rain lashing the city frequently, these uncovered pits turn into water-filled traps, becoming invisible hazards for road users.

The most affected points include Sherpur Chowk, the Rahon Road side, and the Jalandhar Bypass side, all key traffic junctions that witness heavy movement of vehicles and footfall throughout the day.

Commuters say these broken or missing sewer covers, many of which have remained unattended for months, become nearly impossible to spot once it rains, leading to a spike in accidents. Several cases of two-whee...