Patiala, July 3 -- With the southwest monsoon covering the entire state, the desilting of rain rivulets- Chotti Nadi and Badi Nadi- and drains in Patiala city to prevent flooding has raised the hackles of residents living close to the embankments.

Residents, in panic mode, have already started taking precautions by building walls and keeping sandbags ready to stop floodwater and fear a repeat of the 2023 monsoon season, when the Badi Nadi in spate inundated several areas.

Both rain-fed rivulets are clogged with wild growth and debris in several stretches.

Admitting the delay, Patiala district administration officials said that concerned officials had already taken to task and de-silting will be completed within a week.

Patiala deputy ...