The number of potholerelated fatalities in India increased from 2,607 in 2013 to 3,039 in 2014 and 3,416 in 2015. The figure dipped to 2,324 in 2016.A senior official in the ministry of road transport and highways said: "Some states recorded more deaths due to various reasons such as road length, vehicular population and rate of rainfall. Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Karnataka and West Bengal account for about 43% of the total road length of the country. "Many states don't classify causes of accidents in a scientific way, hence several cases are not reported, he added. "Civic agencies should ensure an efficient drainage system and a proper gradient so that water doesn't stagnate on streets.

Source: Times of India September 21, 2017 03:13 UTC