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Residents blame covered drains for waterloggingTribune News ServicePatiala, July 14Incessant rain brought only partial respite to city residents who had to battle and wade through overflowing streets and roads today. While officials of Municipal Corporation (MC) blamed covering of drains outside houses by city residents for the issue singlehandedly, the condition of areas around ‘Chota’ and ‘Wadda’ nullah state the story in contrast. Areas of Model Town, city bus stand, Dhobi Ghat, Sewak Colony, Lehal, Punjabi Bagh, Nabha Gate, Lahori Gate had waterlogged streets. City residents expressed their ire over the accumulated water outside their home. But the process still needs to be implemented seriously to eliminate even minor dumping that blocks the drains.”Officials in the MC said people should remove concrete construction over drains outside their houses..