Following heavy rainfall on July 16, many areas like Kothaguda and Gachibowli in Hyderabad, India witnessed knee-deep water. Even more bizarre, elevated roads were affected too.
Especially, the newly-constructed flyovers at LB Nagar and Punjagutta, which were designed to ease traffic congestion, but instead, resembled street-level waterlogged roads. Videos widely circulated online show stranded vehicles, turning the raised structures into what many called "swimming pools".
The question many residents is asking: How on earth does an elevated road flood?!?!
Urban planners and engineers called it a clear case of negligence. Flyovers are elevated for a reason – to avoid waterlogging and smoothen traffic. If it’s flooding, the drainage system was either not planned or executed properly, said a retired municipal official. And these incidents have raised serious concerns about the city's "smart infrastructure" efforts. Already, frustrated citizens have turned to social media to vent their anger.
One viral post read, "Engineering marvel of the year – a flyover that doubles up as a pool!" Another sarcastically suggested, "Block traffic and let kids swim here till the monsoon ends". These reactions underline growing dissatisfaction with the city's infrastructure planning.
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