In Gaya, the pre-monsoon drain-cleaning drive by the Gaya Municipal Corporation (GMC) is facing significant challenges due to encroachments obstructing drain flow. This situation has resulted in waterlogging in various areas, raising concerns about waterborne diseases like diarrhoea and increasing mosquito populations. Municipal Commissioner Abhishek Palasia has acknowledged these issues and is taking steps to clear the encroachments to ensure proper drainage during the upcoming monsoon season, expected to begin around June 15. The cleaning initiative, which is estimated to cost approximately ₹4 crore, has been outsourced due to the GMC's lack of necessary heavy machinery. Local officials, including Ward 32 corporator Gajendra Singh Chauhan, have pointed out that the outdated drainage system, built over fifty years ago, needs significant upgrades to effectively manage current population densities. Additionally, former GMC committee member Lalji Prasad highlighted the ongoing problem of plastic waste clogging the drains, calling for a more systematic approach to drainage management.