The BMC has recently constructed a water-pumping shed on the footpath adjacent to the school compound as the area gets flooded during rains. The shed blocks the entire footpath and is forcing students and pedestrians to walk on the road, directly in the path of oncoming traffic. The gutter lids must be repaired quickly. It is shocking that officials need to be told about how these pose a danger, instead of realising it themselves.

Broken and missing gutter covers are a significant problem in this city. They can cause injuries, accidents for people on two-wheelers or bicycles.

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One cannot comprehend why it is so difficult to fill in these gaps, and we refer not to this one space, but broken gutter lids across the city. A permanent and lasting solution needs to be found. This is especially important during the monsoon, which may be almost behind us but is worth mentioning here. If the roads are inundated then, there is always the danger of missing these broken gutter covers, in fact, it is highly possible. 

The obstruction to the footpath should have been thought of before the pumping station was made.