Flooded streets in Naghama Nagar cause severe disruption, prompting local demands for immediate municipal action
Team Clarion
AHMEDABAD — Residents of Naghama Nagar in the Chhepa Society of Ahmedabad are grappling with a severe sewage problem following recent heavy rains. The area has been inundated with sewage water for several days. Despite repeated complaints, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is yet to take action, leaving residents frustrated who are demanding an immediate intervention.
The situation, which worsened after the rains subsided, has left the streets flooded with sewage, making it nearly impossible for residents to leave their homes. The overpowering stench has made daily life unbearable, and the risk of an outbreak of disease looms large.
“We’re struggling to live here,” said a resident. “The rainwater has gone, but the sewage remains. It’s been two days, and nothing has been done. We can’t even send our children to school because the streets are so dirty. The smell is unbearable. Municipal authorities must act immediately.”
The flooding has also caused difficulties for those attending the local mosque and for children trying to get to school. The sewers, which have been in poor condition for years, are now overflowing, turning what should be a model city into a scene of negligence. “Ahmedabad is supposed to be a world heritage city, but what we see here is filth and negligence,” lamented another resident.
Aziz Syed, President of the All India Majlis Ittehad Muslimeen’s (AIMIM) Bahrampura Ward, voiced his concern over the deteriorating conditions in the area. “Ahmedabad’s reputation as a world heritage city is being tarnished by these issues,” he said. “The rains were bad enough, but now the sewage is making life intolerable for the residents of Chhepa Society. It’s high time for the municipal corporation to addresses this issue.”
Syed also warned that if the problem is not resolved soon, there will be protests. “The local people have submitted applications to the corporation, but there has been no response. If this situation doesn’t improve within two days, we will lead a protest, surrounding the corporation offices and demanding action from the Municipal Commissioner.”
Another AIMIM activist echoed Syed’s sentiments, stating that the community is prepared to take further steps if necessary. “We can’t wait any longer. If the authorities don’t act, we’ll take our grievances directly to them,” he said.