Port Blair, Sept. 16: The low-lying areas of Old Pahargaon witnessed massive water logging on 15 September 2012 morning, due to incessant rains. Acting swiftly on the distress call received by Fire Control Room at 7.55 AM, the staff of Fire Station Garacharma and Aberdeen rushed to the affected area and evacuated more than 65 people, including women, children and old-aged persons. The entire operation lasted for about two hours and all the affected persons were safely brought to higher ground.

Meanwhile water logging was also experienced in many other places inside Port Blair city. In Mohanpura, water had gushed into the residents of the people apart from shops and other establishments in the locality. It is reported that the Fire Services had played a vital role and rescued people from inside the Police Quarters at Mohanpura.

While talking to the old residents of the area, Andaman Chronicle was told that water logging has become frequent in the locality. Even a minor rain increases the chances of water logging. The reason opined was the faulty construction of the Culvert in front of Hotel ACC.

“It is after the construction of this culvert that we face more problems. Instead of draining water, it blocks it further and the result is quite visible”, Waahid, a resident explained.