Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has rendered the newly constructed railway underpass at Manturga on the Khanapur-Hemmadga-Anmod route to Goa nearly unusable.
With nearly 3-4 feet of rainwater collecting inside, traffic movement has been completely halted for all vehicles, except trucks.
The flooding has turned the underpass into a virtual pond, leaving two-wheelers and four-wheelers stranded and forcing commuters to take a detour via Asoga.
Residents, who had earlier warned officials about the underpass being constructed at a low level, are now demanding immediate action from railway authorities.
“People had already pointed out that the design could cause waterlogging. Despite raising concerns with railway engineers and contractors, no proper drainage system was implemented,” a commuter said.
Authorities have been request to act quickly by inspecting the site, installing proper drainage, and ensuring the route is reopened for all vehicles.
