During the monsoon months, Jammu Smart City struggles with several issues that undermine its progress. Roads and streets frequently become inundated, leading to waterlogging and disrupting daily commutes. This not only affects the flow of traffic but also poses risks to pedestrians and commuters. The accumulation of water in low-lying areas can lead to further complications, including potential damage to property and infrastructure.
Gorav Mangotra, Trader
In Jammu, conditions worsen significantly with even a small amount of rain. The infrastructure in Jammu is not at all adequate, and people are visibly distressed even with minor rainfall. In Jammu, recently the situation was like a flood, but as usual no government official visits or inspects the situation. There is neither electricity nor any semblance of smartness here. If Jammu is truly smart, the government should consider that the city should still appear smart even after it rains.
Ravi Gupta, Trader
Do you think there is any smartness in Jammu? In the future, water will accumulate on the streets that you won’t be able to step outside. At least, the government should ensure proper cleaning of the drains so that water doesn’t accumulate due to any blockages. With just a small amount of rain, water enters people’s homes. I believe this cannot be considered a smart city.
Narinder Gupta
President, Canal Road Market Association
With just a little bit of rain, we suffered significant damage amounting to lakhs of rupees as water entered in our shop. What kind of smart city is this? There is no proper system in place, and no one comes to check on us. Our government seems to be asleep, only waking up during elections. I don’t know how they plan to make Jammu smart. I appeal to the government to save the beauty of our Jammu, as it is being lost.
Tarsem Lochan, Social Activist
The rains in Jammu two days ago left the city in complete disarray. Does the government even know what a smart city is? They are only wasting money and doing nothing else. In the name of a smart city, resources are being squandered. I don’t understand how Jammu is being made smart. Just one rainfall has exposed the city.
Ravinder Singh
We were very happy that Jammu would become a smart city, but nothing like this has happened yet. We have only been made fools. People are extremely distressed, and I don’t understand what the government is doing. If something unfortunate happens in the future, who would be responsible? Jammu’s future is in danger now.
