The city of Campinas, São Paulo, has already recorded 483 requests for pothole repairs through the municipal service number 156 in 2026. The local administration attributes the delays in addressing these issues to frequent rainfall, which not only complicates ongoing repairs but also often results in the need for redoing the work after it has been completed. This situation has led to significant concerns regarding the safety of drivers, motorcyclists, and pedestrians who traverse the city's streets.

Residents have expressed frustration over the city's inability to provide timely resolutions, with one particularly persistent problem being a pothole on Av. Doutor Alberto Sarmento that has remained unresolved for three months. Local cook Cleonice de Oliveira has suffered from falls caused by the unaddressed pothole, indicating a personal impact on residents’ daily lives. Complaints to the city hall from the public have often gone unheeded, with many citizens reporting that even partial repairs seem to revert to disrepair shortly after they are completed.

Such persistent infrastructure issues raise questions about the effectiveness of the city's maintenance plans and the response to public safety concerns. With residents like Alessandro Fiuza de Lima voicing grievances about incomplete work and lack of communication from city officials, the administration faces scrutiny regarding its ability to manage basic public services. The rain, while a valid factor in repair delays, raises the need for better long-term planning and strategies to maintain the city’s road infrastructure effectively, ensuring public safety while addressing the community’s growing frustrations.