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Let’s start by fixing our drains

Aug 08, 2025 2 mins read
Let’s start by fixing our drains

Every monsoon, the capital city, the nerve centre of Bhutan, turns into a case study of how not to build a city. Roads flood, drains overflow, footpaths vanish under filthy run-off, and cars crawl through waterlogged streets as if navigating rivers. From the swimming pool area to the Expressway, from Kaja Throm to Zilukha highway, every storm brings a predictable, preventable mess. While this migh

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