Odisha

Odisha: BMC Gears Up To Tackle Urban Flooding In Rain-Soaked Capital City

By
OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: As heavy rains continued to lash different parts of Odisha including the state capital over the last few days, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has braced up to deal with urban flooding and identified 31 places that are vulnerable to water-logging.

Apart from keeping pump sets ready for draining out rain water as part of its preparatory measures, the BMC has mobilised JCB machines to clear blockage areas in the city, sources said on Sunday.

As part of its effort to prevent urban flooding, the civic body held a meeting chaired by mayor Sulochana Das. BMC Commissioner Bijay Amrut Kulange, zonal deputy commissioners and engineers were present in the meeting, held on Saturday, to discuss various steps required for preventing water-logging in the city.

“Our focus is on taking proper measures to prevent water-logging at the vulnerable spots. As many as 31 such places have been identified,” said an official.

Steps are also being taken to open shelter centres in low lying areas and slums, while teams have been formed to evacuate people in case of emergency. All ward officers have been directed to remain alert for any untoward situation arising out of incessant rain.

The fire services department has been asked to remain prepared to drain out rain water in low lying areas, while the public health department (PHD) will ensure supply of drinking water in submerged areas, the official.

During monsoon season, severe water-logging is always witnessed in many parts of the city including Nayapalli, Acharya Vihar, Jaydev Vihar, Baramunda and Jagannath Nagar areas due to the absence of proper drainage system.

Similarly, major roads, especially Bomikhal-Rasulgarh stretch on Cuttack-Puri road and Iskcon temple road along NH 26 in Nayapalli, often face severe water-logging during heavy rainfall.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Odisha DGP Reviews Security Arrangements For President’s Visit To Puri

Puri: Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania on Sunday reviewed the security arrangements for…

November 24, 2024

KISS-DU Convocation Honours 3 Eminent Personalities; 8 PhD Degrees Awarded

Bhubaneswar: Three eminent personalities were conferred honorary D.Litt degrees for their outstanding academic excellence and…

November 24, 2024

INS Kuthar Visits Odisha’s Gopalpur Port To Promote Awareness On Coastal Security

Berhampur: Indian Navy ship INS Kuthar docked in Gopalpur port in Odisha's Ganjam district with…

November 24, 2024

Attack On Dharmasala MLA In Odisha: BJD, BJP Trade Charges Over Police Action

Jajpur: Ruling BJP and Opposition BJD were engaged in trading charges against each other on…

November 24, 2024

After Jaiswal-Kohli-Bumrah Heroics, Can India Beat Australia By Record Margin In 1st Test?

Perth: It was the perfect day of Test cricket for Team India. The visiting team…

November 24, 2024

Youth Beats Old Mother To Death In Odisha’s Angul

Angul: A youth allegedly beat his old mother to death following an argument over a…

November 24, 2024

Virat Kohli Thanks Anushka After Breaking Century Drought [Watch]; Check His Feats

Perth: He hadn’t scored a Test century for 16 months. His previous 15 Test knocks…

November 24, 2024

BJD’s Minority Cell Stages Protest Against Waqf Bill In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The members of BJD's minority cell staged a demonstration in front of Raj Bhavan…

November 24, 2024