The PGIMER is among the busiest hospitals in north India, with thousands of patients and visitors arriving daily. Many said they expect basic maintenance at such a crucial public health facility.A large, water-filled pothole at the entrance to the Nehru Hospital section of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has become a major source of inconvenience for patients, senior citizens, and daily visitors.Located at the cut connecting the main road to the inner lane leading to the hospital gate, a route heavily used by pedestrians, the pothole has worsened with each spell of rain. The accumulated water forces people to take detours, risking slips and delays.Ravi, a vendor stationed outside the hospital gate, said the problem has persisted for over two months. “The Municipal Corporation sent interlocking tiles to fix the pothole. But they never actually put them in place. The tiles were just left there. Now that it’s raining, the pothole is full of water and people are struggling to pass,” he said.Parveen, who accompanied a patient for a check-up, expressed her frustration. “What are the authorities even doing? This place is always busy. People in wheelchairs or with crutches can’t even cross comfortably. Senior citizens really suffer,” she said.Narinder Singh, a security guard posted at the gate, echoed the concern. “It becomes a real mess when it rains. I see people struggle every day to go around that pothole. I’ve never actually seen anyone properly repair it. The tiles have been like that for a long time,” he said.Another member of the PGIMER security staff, Manjeet Singh, added, “the hospital authorities should coordinate with the civic body to ensure proper repair work. This is not just about inconvenience but it’s a safety issue.”The PGIMER is among the busiest hospitals in north India, with thousands of patients and visitors arriving daily. Many said they expect basic maintenance at such a crucial public health facility. But with the monsoon season underway, the situation is likely to get worse unless urgent repairs are carried out.The authors are interns with The Indian Express Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:chandigarh