Ludhiana, Aug. 27 -- Despite tall claims of monsoon preparedness by the municipal corporation, several low-lying areas across Ludhiana continue to reel under waterlogging, exposing the city's decaying sewage system.

After just two to three days of showers, stretches along Chandigarh Road, Moti Nagar, Rahon Road, Hambran Road, Transport Nagar, Dhandari, Focal point and Giaspura were left submerged, with residents left to fend for themselves.

This comes despite senior MC officials holding review meetings ahead of monsoon and claiming completion of desilting work in major drains and gullies. They had assured that preventive measures were in place to avoid flooding in vulnerable areas. Yet, on the ground, residents found themselves helpless...