India, Oct. 22 -- Several ghats across Gurugram, including those in Rajendra Park (ward 34), Shakti Park (sector 10), and Devi Lal Colony (sector 9), remain waterlogged, debris-strewn, and unclean just days ahead of Chhath Puja,which begins on October 25, leaving organisers scrambling to make last-minute arrangements, locals and organisers said.

At Rajendra Park, the condition of the ghat has deteriorated significantly, said Rajesh Patel, a resident. "The site is filled with debris and stagnant rainwater that emits a foul smell, making it unfit for religious rituals," he said. "A large amount of garbage and filth has accumulated near the pond area, making it nearly impossible for volunteers to clean the site on their own. Despite informi...