Last Updated:March 25, 2025, 13:31 IST Moradabad faces a severe rat infestation, damaging infrastructure and homes. A successful pilot project in Ward No 41 captured 683 rats. A citywide campaign is planned. Rs 30 lakh tender to be initiated for citywide rat eradication drive. Residents in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad, who have long battled the nuisance of stray dogs and monkeys, now face a new and unexpected menace has emerged in the city – rats. The rodent infestation has reached alarming levels, with burrowing rats threatening the very foundations of homes and infrastructure. In response, the Municipal Corporation has announced a large-scale initiative to curb the growing crisis. Residents of Moradabad have been increasingly raising concerns over the destructive impact of the rats, which have damaged sewer lines, eroded streets, and even gnawed through wooden doors in older parts of the city. Complaints pouring in from neighbourhoods like Mandi Chowk, Nawabpura, Asalatpura, Sarafa Bazaar, and Idgah prompted officials to take urgent action. Following discussions in a recent board meeting, the Municipal Corporation assigned the task of …