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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI Alerts for Potholes and Wrong Parking on Highways, NHAI Prepares System!

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to implement an AI-based dashcam monitoring system to alert drivers about potholes and wrong parking on the country's highways.

Mar 23 • 02:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents complain about the conditions of the streets in neighborhoods of Itapetininga: 'Without asphalt, without anything'

Residents of Itapetininga, Brazil, report severe street conditions including potholes, erosion, and lack of maintenance, particularly worsening during rainy days.

Mar 21 • 14:28 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Warm weather brings melting snow, potholes to Saskatchewan roads

Warm temperatures in Saskatchewan are causing snow to melt, creating challenges like potholes on roads.

Mar 20 • 02:33 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Billion for pothole fillings and Einar reminded of Patta's concussion

A Reykjavik city council member noted the need for increased funding for asphalt repairs due to worsening road conditions referencing a recent complaint.

Mar 19 • 16:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Potholes open up on Halfeld Street in Juiz de Fora; VIDEO

Residents of Halfeld Street in Juiz de Fora have reported two significant potholes affecting traffic safety.

Mar 17 • 13:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales

The backlog for pothole repairs in England and Wales has reached an unprecedented £18.6 billion, reflecting severe deterioration in local road conditions despite prior repair efforts.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Resident makes parody of 'mug and kettle trend' to denounce pothole street in SP; VIDEO

A resident in Ituverava, SP, creates a humorous parody to express frustration about potholes in her street, gaining significant online attention.

Mar 16 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the list of streets in São Paulo with the most complaints about potholes

Motorists and pedestrians in São Paulo face challenges due to widespread potholes and pavement issues, leading to significant complaints and increased accident risk.

Mar 16 • 17:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents report neglect and demand improvements to streets in Itaperuna

Residents of the João Bedim neighborhood in Itaperuna, Brazil, are calling for improvements to their street conditions, which are plagued by potholes and mud.

Mar 16 • 16:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Insurers: Compensation Payments for Cars Damaged by Potholes Are Increasing Each Year

Insurers in Latvia report a growing trend in compensation payments for car damages caused by potholes, attributed to the rise in vehicles covered by KASKO insurance.

Mar 15 • 09:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

50 years of the protest against the '200 potholes per mile' in Canillas, the first authorized in Madrid after Franco's death

The article commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first authorized protest in Madrid, which occurred in Canillas against poor road conditions shortly after Franco's death, highlighting its significance in the democratic transition.

Mar 13 • 15:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Potholes cost drivers about two million euros each year

In Latvia, potholes are estimated to cost drivers around two million euros annually, with authorities urging motorists to report them for quicker repairs.

Mar 13 • 04:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Potholes MAPPED: See the areas that have paid out most compensation to drivers

New data reveals significant compensation claims made by UK drivers over pothole damages, with a notable decline in successful claims.

Mar 12 • 15:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains cause disruptions in Monte Mor: potholes and mud hinder school bus arrival

Heavy rains have created disruptions in Monte Mor, Brazil, as potholes and mud make some streets impassable, affecting school transportation.

Mar 12 • 13:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The start of pothole season – for one driver, the cost of repairing a Porsche wheel exceeded 6000 euros

A significant increase in insurance claims for pothole damages has been reported in Latvia, with one repair exceeding 6000 euros.

Mar 12 • 11:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Worst areas for potholes revealed - but how you can claim for car damage

The UK faces severe pothole issues, with Devon being the worst affected area, and fewer motorists successfully claiming compensation for damage to their vehicles.

Mar 12 • 10:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

India: Life-Saving Pothole

A medical case in India raises questions about the safety and benefits of potholes on roads following a miraculous recovery of a woman once declared clinically dead.

Mar 12 • 09:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Good to know: Who covers the costs if a pothole damages your car?

The article discusses the liabilities and procedures for vehicle damage due to potholes on roads, highlighting that the road owner may compensate if the driver proves the pothole's danger.

Mar 11 • 10:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Electric scooter rider fell - demanded over one million euros from the city

An electric scooter rider has demanded over one million euros in compensation from the city of Helsinki after falling into a pothole covered by leaves.

Mar 11 • 09:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Rain leads to surge in vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes

Heavy rainfall has resulted in a significant increase in vehicle breakdowns due to potholes, with reports indicating over 6,000 incidents in February alone.

Mar 10 • 06:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Insurers Warn: This Year It Is Dangerous Even on Major Highways

Insurers in Lithuania have warned that the risk of accidents, particularly due to potholes, is significantly higher this spring compared to past years.

Mar 9 • 10:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Is the pothole in the road too big? The municipality does not compensate

The article discusses the challenges faced by individuals seeking compensation from municipalities for damages caused by potholes, highlighting how larger potholes paradoxically make obtaining compensation more difficult.

Mar 7 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents complain about dust and potholes after asphalt work in streets of Campos

Residents and businesses in Campos dos Goytacazes are voicing their concerns over dust and potholes following incomplete asphalt recovery work on local streets.

Mar 6 • 23:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Man in wheelchair faces mud and potholes when leaving home on street in São José de Ribamar

A man in a wheelchair struggles to navigate his muddy and pothole-filled street in São José de Ribamar, Brazil, highlighting the infrastructure issues in the area.

Mar 6 • 14:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Kaunai Residents Are Outraged by the Condition of the Road: Since When Is Such Maintenance Acceptable?

Residents of Kaunas express their frustration over the poor condition of M. Riomerio street, citing continuous potholes and inadequate road repairs.

Mar 6 • 14:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents report streets with potholes and open sewage in Itaperuna

Residents in the Bananal neighborhood of Itaperuna are complaining about poor street conditions, including potholes and open sewage, which are affecting accessibility.

Mar 4 • 16:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Works to Solve the Problem of Potholes and Ruts on Avenida Vergara

Infrastructure improvements are underway on Avenida Gobernador Vergara to address potholes and enhance traffic flow in Hurlingham, Argentina.

Mar 3 • 20:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck drivers patch holes to avoid accidents on BR-174, the only highway access to Roraima

Truck drivers are taking it upon themselves to fill in potholes on BR-174 in Brazil to prevent accidents, as it is the only road linking Roraima to the rest of the country.

Mar 3 • 18:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Road workers warn: the main roads are full of potholes, in some places the situation is difficult

Potholes and traffic restrictions persist on major roads in Lithuania due to winter effects, prompting warnings from road maintenance teams.

Mar 2 • 13:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

About the pothole-ridden roads – a message from the Vilnius district municipality to drivers: here’s what you need to know

The Vilnius district municipality is addressing issues of potholes caused by winter weather, assuring residents that they are taking measures to repair roads swiftly as spring approaches.

Mar 2 • 12:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The pothole season has begun on the streets and highways - what drivers should consider

As temperatures fluctuate and snow melts in Latvia, the annual pothole season has started, leading to an increase in vehicle damage claims.

Mar 2 • 12:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Cracks and Potholes Intensifying on Certain Streets in Jēkabpils

In Jēkabpils, cracks and potholes are increasingly forming on certain roads, especially due to changing weather conditions and aging asphalt.

Mar 2 • 09:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Due to the unexpectedness on the road, Edgaras Lubys' journey ended in an incident: his car was damaged

Famous Lithuanian figure Edgaras Lubys shared on Facebook that his car was damaged in a pothole incident on a road in Kaunas.

Mar 1 • 11:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Drivers' Nightmare on Highway A1: Justas Describes a 'Large Crater'

A Lithuanian vice mayor highlighted severe potholes on Highway A1, sparking public outrage and prompting swift action for repairs.

Feb 28 • 14:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Potholes and accumulated water complicate circulation in La Aurora during the rainy season

In La Aurora, Daule, water accumulation and potholes are hindering vehicle circulation following recent rains.

Feb 27 • 15:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Hunt for Potholes Begins: Who to Report Dangerous Places to

As spring's pothole repair season approaches, drivers are urged to actively report hazardous locations for safer road conditions.

Feb 27 • 10:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'We live near UK's most potholed street - it's got more craters than the moon'

Residents of Barnhurst Lane in Bilbrook, Staffordshire, are expressing their frustration over the severe pothole damage on their street, which has been neglected for 15 years and is now leading to costly repairs.

Feb 27 • 10:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dad and daughter almost killed by pothole which ripped off wheel and brakes

A father and his daughter nearly lost their lives when they hit a massive pothole that destroyed their car's wheel and brakes.

Feb 27 • 08:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

B. Vanagas explains how potholes actually form on roads: many do not consider this

Racing driver B. Vanagas attributes the formation of potholes on Lithuania's roads to water infiltration and the drastic temperature fluctuations that occur in spring.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

LVC: Potholes are increasingly forming in aging asphalt under changeable weather conditions

Latvia's road authority warns that potholes are forming in aging asphalt due to upcoming weather changes, particularly in southern and coastal regions.

Feb 26 • 10:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Melted snow revealed the terrible condition of these streets and sidewalks: documenting depressions, potholes

The melting snow in Klaipeda has exposed the poor state of streets and sidewalks, prompting action from city maintenance crews.

Feb 25 • 09:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Drivers counting damages in the thousands after hitting potholes: here's how to claim compensation from insurers and municipalities

Drivers in Lithuania are struggling with damages caused by potholes and are seeking guidance on claiming compensation from insurers and local authorities.

Feb 23 • 18:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'When it rains, you can't see them and accidents come': citizens point out risks from potholes in Guayaquil streets

Citizens in Guayaquil are raising concerns about increasing potholes in the streets, especially during recent heavy rains, which they say are causing accidents and vehicle damage.

Feb 23 • 14:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Three lives lost trying to avoid a pothole, car returning from a wedding crashed into a tree

A tragic road accident in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh resulted in the death of three people returning from a wedding when their car crashed into a tree while avoiding a pothole.

Feb 22 • 17:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Visit to the Shopping Mall Almost Ended in Huge Losses: "I Don't Understand What Kind of Slalom This Is?"

A woman narrowly avoided damaging her car due to a large pothole in the parking garage of a shopping center in Kaunas, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in Lithuania.

Feb 21 • 18:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The roads are again full of potholes after winter. Where to turn if they damage your car?

Czechia's roads are suffering from an increase in potholes after winter, raising concerns for drivers about vehicle damage.

Feb 21 • 04:20 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Pope Leo XIV and the Joke to Priests: "The Potholes of Rome Are Always the Same"

Pope Leo XIV humorously noted that while Rome changes, its potholes remain consistent, during a private meeting with Roman priests.

Feb 19 • 17:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Find out who the merchant is that went viral with humorous videos about tall grass, potholes, and dirt in the interior of SP

Anna Pigatin, a merchant from São Carlos, Brazil, gained viral fame for her humorous videos highlighting local maintenance issues like tall grass, potholes, and dirty pools.

Feb 19 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Merchant Goes Viral with Humorous Critique of Tall Grass and Potholes in the Interior of SP

A merchant in São Carlos, Brazil, gained viral attention on social media for her humorous videos highlighting the city's maintenance issues, such as overgrown grass and potholes.

Feb 18 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Potholes, worn paint, and a section passing through a drain: cyclists point out problems in the bike paths of Campinas

Cyclists in Campinas express concerns over deteriorating bike paths with potholes, tall grass, and poorly marked sections affecting safety.

Feb 17 • 19:29 UTC

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