Post-Storm Infrastructure Negligence: Mohali's Lingering Debris Crisis Exposes Systemic Failures

A week after severe weather events struck Mohali, significant storm debris remains uncleared on key roadways, highlighting critical lapses in municipal response and infrastructure resilience. While major traffic disruptions have been avoided, the persistent obstructions have effectively reduced road widths at multiple strategic points, creating hazardous conditions that disproportionately impact vulnerable road users. Analysis indicates this situation reflects deeper systemic issues in post-disaster management protocols, with pedestrians and two-wheeler riders bearing the brunt of the inconvenience. The continued presence of debris not only compromises public safety but also signals potential resource allocation deficiencies within local governance structures. This ongoing neglect raises questions about preparedness for future meteorological events and the municipality's capacity to maintain essential urban mobility functions. The situation warrants immediate attention from urban planning authorities to implement more robust debris clearance mechanisms and establish accountability frameworks to prevent similar failures in subsequent weather-related emergencies.