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DRAINAGE AND WATERLOGGINGSukhmeet BhasinTribune News ServiceBathinda, July 20Crores of rupees have been spent to resolve the waterlogging issue in the city, but the problem still persists. In the absence of a proper drainage system, city residents have to wade through a mix of sewage and rainwater that accumulate on roads. Besides, other reason for sewage overflow and waterlogging is that drains and road gullies are not desilted properly before monsoon. Despite a new rainwater pipe and a boosting station that have come up in the area at a cost of Rs 40 lakh, the scenario is still the same. Much to the agony of residents of Powerhouse Road, waterlogging has now leading to the problem of sewage overflow on the main road..