Heavy overnight rainfall inundated several parts of Curchorem on Thursday, exposing alleged deficiencies in civic infrastructure and the quality of ongoing development works.
Roads in low-lying areas were submerged, while the basement of the newly constructed Curchorem Municipal Market Complex was found flooded, drawing sharp criticism from local residents and youth activists.
As in previous monsoons, the stretch near Ambedkar Circle remained waterlogged, causing inconvenience to motorists and pedestrians, who were forced to navigate through flooded roads.
Residents said the recurring flooding highlights the need for a permanent drainage solution.
The situation at the newly constructed Curchorem Municipal Market Complex further fuelled public concern after local youth leader Dattaraj Raut Dessai, along with other residents, inspected the premises and found the entire basement submerged under rainwater.
The incident has raised questions over the effectiveness of the drainage system and the quality of construction, with many expressing concern that a newly built public facility should not be facing such problems during the monsoon.
Dessai alleged that the flooding reflected poor planning and execution of the project and called upon authorities concerned to immediately conduct a technical inspection to ascertain the cause of the inundation.
He requested authorities to rectify any deficiencies in the drainage and structural systems at the earliest so that the market complex remains safe and functional for vendors and the public.
He further stated that recurring flooding at various locations across Curchorem has become a matter of concern and stressed that public infrastructure projects should be executed with proper planning and quality standards to ensure long-term durability and value for public money.
Meanwhile, commuters travelling on the Curchorem–Quepem road continue to face severe hardship due to the deteriorated condition of the roadway.
Several stretches have developed large potholes, many of which remain concealed beneath rainwater, making them difficult for motorists to detect and increasing the risk of accidents. Residents have appealed to the Public Works Department to undertake immediate repairs before the condition worsens further during the ongoing monsoon season.
