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Be it a sunny day or a shower of rains, the residents of Mir Hajirbagh have been experiencing untold sufferings for nearly eight to nine months due to rundown roads passing through the neighbourhood. The sufferings have intensified recently due to the incessant rains, causing terrible water-logging. The photo taken Wednesday is highlighting the scattered drainage pipes, creating road blocks or harbouring stray animals.

Be it a sunny day or a shower of rains, the residents of Mir Hajirbagh have been experiencing untold sufferings for nearly eight to nine months due to rundown roads passing through the neighbourhood. The sufferings have intensified recently due to the incessant rains, causing terrible water-logging. The photo taken Wednesday is highlighting the scattered drainage pipes, creating road blocks or harbouring stray animals.
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