The municipality was expected to complete its pre-monsoon preparations before the onset of the monsoon. However, a survey of the municipal area found that waste remains accumulated in drains at several locations. Once the rains begin, this waste could flow into nearby rivers and water bodies. Residents have urged the municipality to speed up pre-monsoon works.
Drains Still Choked
Waste from the town has accumulated in drains and riverbeds at several locations, resulting in pollution in many drains.
A large portion of the waste consists of plastic, which may eventually enter rivers and other water bodies during the monsoon.
Desilting work has not yet been completed. With May drawing to a close and pre-monsoon showers expected, there are concerns that water from the drains may flow directly into nearby rivers.
Potholes on Footpaths
Footpaths built across the Valpoi municipal area have reportedly become parking spaces for vehicles in some places.
Waste has also accumulated in the gutters beneath these footpaths. In several locations, paver blocks have been removed, leaving open pits on the footpaths.
The Deputy Collector of Sattari taluka had earlier directed the municipality and concerned departments to take corrective measures. However, the issues remain unresolved in several parts of the town.
