Ludhiana, June 6 -- Despite ongoing by-election campaigns for the west constituency in Ludhiana, where various political parties are presenting development agendas, the problem of exposed and damaged storm sewers along National Highway 44 remains unaddressed. These neglected drains pose a considerable danger to commuters, especially in critical areas such as Sherpur, Dhandari, and Jalandhar Bypass, with the monsoon season further exacerbating the situation.

People living near the highway say the problem becomes severe during rains as the storm drains, left uncovered and choked with garbage, overflowing and flooding the roads. This not only leads to traffic disruptions but also spreads waste and creates unhygienic conditions. Locals said ...