Uncovered, haphazardly-placed drains pose a threat to residents

EARLIER this month, a yoga teacher, who was cycling from Gurav Pimple to Durga Tekdi, fell unconscious after her cycle hit a drainage chamber at Morwadi Chowk. She was rushed to the hospital by two passersby, said a member of her family. Her treatment cost about Rs 23,000, the family member added. The drainage chamber was placed in such a way that it did not align with the surface of the road, making the stretch susceptible to accidents. The woman said she did not realise that a drainage chamber would suddenly pop up on a smooth road, a view seconded by many residents.