Gadwal is experiencing severe issues due to recent heavy rains, highlighting the weak infrastructure in several areas of Jogulamba Gadwal district. The heavy rainfall has caused streams to flood, damaged roads, and exposed poor drainage systems. Now, villagers are pleading with district leaders for urgent solutions to prevent further problems.
In Manopad mandal, residents of Amaravai and Mennipadu face isolation whenever streams overflow. They remember how former MLA Abraham effectively addressed similar issues in Bonkuru and Kalakuntla by constructing bridges. Locals are urging current officials to follow this example to ensure access to essential services like healthcare and education during the rainy season.
Road conditions are also hazardous in Vaddepally and Rajoli mandals. The route from Shanthinagar to Koiladinne to Valluru, a critical link to the National Highway, is full of large potholes. Despite two years of appeals, repairs have not been made. These potholes have become a significant danger to drivers, especially in wet weather.
In Julakal, stream overflow frequently disrupts traffic, forcing people to take lengthy alternate routes. Locals are calling for long-term flood prevention strategies to stop these annual disturbances.
Urban areas like Ramachandra Nagar Colony in Vaddepally municipality are facing drainage issues. Roads near Valmiki Temple have become stagnant water pools. Near Palle Dawakhana, poor drainage and open manholes create unsanitary conditions. Residents are worried about diseases like dengue and malaria and even snake sightings during heavy rains. They demand proper manhole covers, road elevation, and efficient drainage systems.
Community leaders, including VH Koiladinne Shekhar, H. Chinna Pakkiranna, H. Elia, H. Pedda Madileti, and BJP Municipal President Boya Ramakrishna, have formally submitted their demands to the district authorities. They have warned that if improvements are not seen within a week, they will organize peaceful protests at the Vaddepally Municipal Office and present petitions at the upcoming Praja Vaani meeting.
