Ludhiana, Sept. 4 -- Though water receded from most of the flood affected areas of the city, thick layers of sludge and filth was seen blanketing most of the streets, roads, localities and houses, emanating stench, troubling the residents who accused the civic authorities of having failed to drain it out. The municipal corporation stated that efforts were being made to clean the areas.

The city saw two days of inundation in several of its areas as Buddha Nullah overflowed due to days of downpour. Even as the rainfall stopped, residents of several localities, including Dhoka Mohalla, Kashmir Nagar, Ranjit Singh Park and Baba Than Singh Chowk, are still facing major inconvenience due to the slush. Such spots not only emanate foul smell, bu...