{
  "id": 6003524,
  "title": "Bhopal Roads Turn Into ‘Mini-Lakes’ After Rain; Residents Worship Potholes With Flowers And Mantras",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/bhopal-roads-turn-into-mini-lakes-after-rain-residents-worship",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T16:34:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-roads-turn-into-mini-lakes-after-rain-residents-worship-potholes-with-flowers-and-mantras"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - Heavy rain has turned potholes in the city into mini-lakes, creating hazardous conditions for commuters and raising accident risks, especially for two-wheeler riders. Water-filled craters have made it difficult to gauge road depth, leading to sudden braking and swerving. Officials from the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) have been patching up roads citywide, but they are unaware of the locations where the repairs are taking place. Streets like Karond, Katara Hills, Kolar, Awadhpuri, Shahpura, and DIG Bungalow Square are among the worst-affected areas. In some spots, the top layer of roads has peeled off, exacerbating the problem. BMC Superintending Engineer RR Jaroliya stated that potholes are being filled using construction and demolition waste, with repairs scheduled post-rain. However, he lacked information on which roads had already been fixed and the scope of the work. Residents, frustrated by the deteriorating road conditions, staged a symbolic protest by decorating potholes with flowers, garlands, lighting incense, and chanting mantras. They sarcastically referred to the potholes as sacred sites, demanding thorough inspections of road quality and accountability for those responsible.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Potholes across Bhopal have turned into mini-lakes following heavy rain, making roads hazardous for commuters and increasing the risk of accidents, particularly for two-wheeler riders. Water-filled craters have also made it difficult for motorists to judge their depth, forcing sudden braking and swerving, but responsible officials of Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) who…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}