VALPOI
The long-pending issue of monsoon flooding on the Tar–Sonalroad in the Savarde Panchayat area is set to receive a permanent solution,bringing relief to residents of Sonal village who have faced recurringdisruptions for several years. In response to repeated representations fromvillagers, local MLA and Minister Vishwajit Rane secured government approvalfor a flood-mitigation project through the Public Works Department (PWD). Theproject, estimated at approximately Rs 7.5 crore, includes raising the roadlevel and constructing protective retaining walls along the banks of the MhadeiRiver. Work is expected to commence immediately after the monsoon season. Officials,however, have cautioned that the road may continue to experience floodingduring the current monsoon until the proposed works are completed. Every year,overflowing waters from the Mhadei River inundate the Tar–Sonal road, oftensubmerging stretches by nearly one metre and bringing traffic to a standstill.The flooding severely affects daily life, disrupting transportation andisolating residents.
