Mohali, June 20 -- The pre-monsoon showers are likely to hit the region by weekend, but Mohali, like every year, is not prepared yet. The authorities concerned have just started cleaning the road gullies which are around 23,000 in number. A survey by an HT team points out that the majority of road gullies are partially blocked and these are unlikely to be cleaned before the heavens open up. Every year, the MC allocates a budget of Rs.1.50 crore for the same.

Out of the nearly 23,000 road gullies, 9,500 are under the public health department, 8,500 under the municipal corporation and 5,000 under the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). The public health department is responsible for Phases 1 to 11, the MC covers Sectors 66 t...