Monsoon lays bare Kochi’s battered roads as commuters bear the brunt

Residents’ body plans legal action, blaming civic agencies for failing to carry out preventive road maintenance ahead of the monsoon; potholes, damaged and missing road slabs, and dysfunctional street lights continue to pose a serious risk to motorists and pedestrians; Corporation attributes delay in road repair works to higher bitumen prices and contractors’ reluctance to undertake works at existing rates

The Hindu

Published: 4 August 2026

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