Nagpur: Despite the onset of monsoon being relatively mild so far, major city flyovers are already showing signs of poor drainage planning and neglect. Heavy rain on Monday exposed severe flaws in the design and maintenance of two key flyovers— the Sitabuldi (also known as Adivasi Gowari Flyover) and the Wardha Road Double Decker Flyover — as massive streams of rainwater were seen dripping onto the road below, creating hazardous conditions for commuters.A visit to the sites by TOI revealed that at both locations, water poured down in thick streams from joints and seams of the elevated structures. At the Sitabuldi flyover, the problem has been recurring.As reported earlier by TOI, blocked drainage outlets had led to severe waterlogging. Though civic authorities cleared the drains, Monday’s rain showed that the rainwater now lfows directly down on the road, soaking the stretch and the people moving under it.Similar scenes were recorded at the Wardha Road Double Decker Flyover. Water streamed down from several points, especially near support pillars, forming puddles along the central median and road shoulders. Vehicles were seen slowing down to avoid the skidding as well as downpour and splashes from traffic.Motorists on two-wheelers faced additional risk, with water falling almost like a waterfall in certain spots.More alarming is that these flyovers are equipped with dedicated drainage systems — but they seem either poorly designed or grossly neglected. These issues, surfacing at the very beginning of the monsoon, raise serious concerns about the durability and upkeep of the city’s elevated infrastructure.“This is purely a drainage issue, not a structural one. We’ve identified 15 such locations across the flyover out of which 12 have already been rectified, and the remaining three will be resolved in the next few days,” said a Mahametro official.Escalators Shut At Sitabuldi Metro Station Due To Roof LeakageHeavy rain on Monday led to water leakage from the roof at Sitabuldi Metro station, forcing authorities to temporarily shut down two escalators as a safety precaution.The affected escalators connect Platform 4 (for trains from Prajapati Nagar on the Blue Line) and Platform 1 (towards Automotive Square on the Orange Line).Station staff cordoned off both ends of the escalators with mini barricades in the afternoon after water began dripping from the section of the roof directly above. Commuters were advised to use alternative routes. A TOI staffer on-site discovered the leakage while attempting to use the escalator to descend to Platform 1.Officials from MahaMetro said the escalators were closed purely as a precaution and were reopened shortly after, once the situation was reviewed and deemed safe.Nagpur: Despite the onset of monsoon being relatively mild so far, major city flyovers are already showing signs of poor drainage planning and neglect. Heavy rain on Monday exposed severe flaws in the design and maintenance of two key flyovers— the Sitabuldi (also known as Adivasi Gowari Flyover) and the Wardha Road Double Decker Flyover — as massive streams of rainwater were seen dripping onto the road below, creating hazardous conditions for commuters.A visit to the sites by TOI revealed that at both locations, water poured down in thick streams from joints and seams of the elevated structures. At the Sitabuldi flyover, the problem has been recurring.As reported earlier by TOI, blocked drainage outlets had led to severe waterlogging. Though civic authorities cleared the drains, Monday’s rain showed that the rainwater now lfows directly down on the road, soaking the stretch and the people moving under it.Similar scenes were recorded at the Wardha Road Double Decker Flyover. Water streamed down from several points, especially near support pillars, forming puddles along the central median and road shoulders. Vehicles were seen slowing down to avoid the skidding as well as downpour and splashes from traffic.Motorists on two-wheelers faced additional risk, with water falling almost like a waterfall in certain spots.More alarming is that these flyovers are equipped with dedicated drainage systems — but they seem either poorly designed or grossly neglected. These issues, surfacing at the very beginning of the monsoon, raise serious concerns about the durability and upkeep of the city’s elevated infrastructure.“This is purely a drainage issue, not a structural one. We’ve identified 15 such locations across the flyover out of which 12 have already been rectified, and the remaining three will be resolved in the next few days,” said a Mahametro official.