Ludhiana, July 15 -- With road restoration work remaining stalled for nearly two weeks after sewerage repairs, residents of Basant Nagar near New Shiv Puri have expressed concern that the damaged roads will aggravate waterlogging in the locality during the monsoon. Residents, particularly those living in Lanes 4 and 5, said restoration work had begun around a month ago but came to a halt midway, leaving roads dug up just as the rainy season set in.

Situated close to Buddha Nullah, Basant Nagar witnesses waterlogging almost every monsoon. Residents said the unfinished roads are likely to worsen the situation this year, making it difficult for pedestrians and two-wheeler riders to navigate the area even after light rainfall.

Rajesh Kumar,...