Rains and traffic mayhem

It rained non-stop on the entire Friday i.e. 16 Sept 2005 in Delhi and NCR. There were heavy winds and shower. The traffic situation turned chaotic in Delhi because of bad roads and traffic lights that just did not work. The problems get compounded by low visibility and drivers who cant wait for a moment at a crossing, but are OK with a Jam.

This is the condition after every rains. The roads get potholes and lights go out. The capital gets crippled after every rains. Cant we make cemented roads so that they last better during the rains. At least the main arterial roads which have heavy traffic should have better quality roads. Cant the lights have a small inverter, so that in case of power failure they continue to work?

But then if the roads tenders for maintenance are not given out every year then how will the government and MCD/NDMC officials get their cut???