Mumbai: A user shared a concern about an unplanned manhole and pothole on the roads of Mumbai. The post was made by the account @Mhatre_Sheetal via X on Wednesday, who discussed an open manhole on the road in IC Colony. She highlighted several issues faced by the local people in her post, mentioning that these "minor issues" can lead to major disasters. "Poor infrastructure planning poses risks to our health, safety, and public funds".

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She mentioned every details in her post while saying "Serious Health Hazard at IC Colony, Road No. 4! The ongoing road works across Mumbai are not just causing inconvenience but are now directly endangering public health. A contamination incident has been reported at IC Colony, Road No. 4, where a sewer line has mixed with the water pipeline due to shoddy construction and reckless digging. The work has been halted until the fault is rectified".

X user emphasized the many issues they are facing due to manholes, potholes, and unplanned road structures. Mentioning these problems, she stated four major points.

Sewer water in utility ducts: A major leakage has led to sewer water accumulation in two utility ducts, posing a risk of contamination and potential electrocution if utility wires are active.

Misaligned & incomplete ducts: The 3 ducts meant to be in a straight line are curved, with no joining pipes on one side. How will cables be laid? Overhead? This is poor planning!

Missing Storm Water Drain (SWD) link: This is a concrete road with a 10-year defect liability period (DLP), yet one side has no SWD provision. Does this mean another round of digging in the future? Were SWD remarks even considered during planning?

Tiny manholes: The manholes are too small for maintenance workers to enter, raising serious safety concerns during emergencies. How will they be used in critical situations?

The user urged citizens to raise their voices before it's too late. She also called upon the authorities for proper execution of the sewage system, stating, "Mumbai citizens, we must stay vigilant! These so-called 'minor issues' can lead to major disasters. Poor infrastructure planning puts our health, safety, and tax money at risk."