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Viral Video Shows Dubai Potholes Repaired Within Hours After Complaint

The Instagram clip by Reshabh Nagpal credits the RTA’s rapid response to a logged report.

Overview

  • Nagpal says a friend filed the complaint through Dubai’s official system, after which crews arrived and began work promptly.
  • The footage documents a timeline from about 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., showing potholes filled, the surface rolled, fresh paint applied, and traffic flowing again.
  • Viewers widely praised the response and contrasted it with slower road repairs reported in other countries.
  • At least one outlet covering the clip included a disclaimer that the account is user-generated and not independently verified.
  • The video drew broader attention as India Today and The Indian Express reported on it on November 12 following initial coverage on November 11.