**<a href="/category/bhandara" class="text-brand font-semibold hover:underline">Bhandara</a> Kesalwada Village Drainage Crisis:** Heavy rainfall has once again exposed serious drainage problems in Kesalwada (Jungle) village of Mohadi tehsil in <a href="/category/maharashtra" class="text-brand font-semibold hover:underline">Maharashtra</a>'s Bhandara district. Several residents reportedly faced water entering their homes after rain, leading to damage to household belongings and renewed anger over the alleged lack of regular drain cleaning.
Located near the Nagzira-Koka wildlife landscape, Kesalwada is situated in a relatively remote part of Mohadi tehsil. Villagers say the drainage problem has become a recurring issue during the monsoon, with rainwater unable to flow properly through the village's cement-concrete drains.
## Blocked Drains Send Rainwater Towards Homes
According to local residents, several drains in Kesalwada have not been cleaned properly for years. Mud, silt and garbage have reportedly accumulated inside the drainage system, reducing the flow of water.
As a result, rainwater is allegedly overflowing onto roads and moving towards residential areas instead of draining away. Villagers have questioned whether adequate maintenance and pre-monsoon cleaning of the drainage network was carried out by the Gram Panchayat administration.
The village's remote location also adds to the difficulties faced by residents. Being close to the forest area, villagers already deal with several infrastructure-related challenges, including concerns related to essential services and connectivity.
## July Flooding Repeats Again in August
Residents say a similar incident had occurred during heavy rainfall on July 27. At the time, a drainage outlet near the house of Tarabai Baburao Kalsarpe was reportedly heavily filled with mud, restricting the movement of rainwater.
Water subsequently entered the house, causing damage to essential household items, according to the residents.
Villagers had reportedly demanded that the accumulated mud be removed and the drainage system cleaned after the July incident. However, they allege that no effective long-term action was taken.
Following fresh rainfall on August 23, water reportedly entered homes again, bringing the drainage issue back into focus.
## Health Concerns Add to Villagers' Worries
Apart from property damage, residents are also worried about the possible health risks caused by stagnant water and poor sanitation. Waterlogging and accumulated waste can create unhygienic conditions and may increase concerns about mosquitoes and other seasonal illnesses.
Villagers have demanded an immediate inspection of the entire drainage system and the removal of mud, silt and garbage blocking the flow of rainwater.
## Demand for Damage Assessment and Financial Assistance
Kesalwada residents have also demanded that authorities conduct a proper assessment, or *panchnama*, of the damage caused to Tarabai Kalsarpe's house and provide appropriate financial assistance.
The villagers are further demanding immediate repairs to damaged drainage outlets and a permanent water-disposal system to prevent similar incidents during future spells of heavy rainfall.
With the monsoon still posing a risk of further heavy showers, residents say urgent action is needed to clear the blocked drains and ensure that rainwater does not once again enter homes in Kesalwada village.