In Bhubaneswar, open drains have become life-threatening as a person recently went missing after falling into one at Vani Vihar. Despite BMC officials' claims of covering 90% of drains with slabs, ground reports from various wards like 11, 18, 5, and 51 show many drains remain open or damaged. Mayor Sulochana Das attributed the delay to contractor strikes affecting the tender process. The incident highlights the lack of pre-monsoon preparedness by BMC, NHAI, and IDCO, leaving residents vulnerable to waterlogging and accidents. https://sambad.in/metro/the-death-toll-of-open-kenal-is-being-guarded-12134772 #creator program