The before and after images (above), show crater-like potholes disrupting the flow of traffic following which action by the BMC was followed and the civic body carried out patchwork repairs on July 29. PICS/ KIRTI SURVE PARADE
However, the response did little to reassure residents and commuters who face this recurring ordeal each year
Despite years of promises for permanent repairs and consistent complaints from citizens, the situation remains largely unchanged every monsoon
Heavy rains, waterlogging, poor road material and delayed repairs are some of the causes of potholes in the city
Other parts of Mumbai, too, have reported pothole-ridden stretches as the city continues to face heavy downpours
The Mumbai civic body had recently also launched a mobile application, Pothole Quickfixapp, where citizens can report about potholes and the repairs will follow
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