Drainage system to be upgradedto resolve waterlogging issues
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Prayagraj: One of the long-standing problems of waterlogging is set to become a thing of the past here in city. The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has announced ambitious plans to upgrade the city's drainage system to tackle frequent waterlogging issue, which will be resolved by reconstructing several important drains.
The PMC has decided to widen and reconstruct several drains that were previously replaced with pipes, which have proven inadequate to siphon out water during heavy rains.
According to Mayor Ganesh Kerserwani, the solution will come through comprehensive repairs and infrastructure upgrades funded under 15th Finance Commission. Over Rs 100 crore will be invested initially to widen drains and remove old pipelines that have caused blockages, leading to water accumulation in many neighbourhoods.
Several localities such as Sadiyabad, Daraganj, Allapur, Baghambari Housing, Pura Padhain, Teliyerganj, Rasulabad, Mehdauri, Salori, Chakia, and Pura Manohardas have been affected by the use of 16 to 18-inch diameter pipes instead of open drains. While these pipes manage to drain water during light rainfall, they have been found to get choked during heavy downpours, causing severe waterlogging in streets and homes.
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For instance, on Baghambari Math Road, about 200 to 250 metres of 18-inch pipes were installed, while near Allapur police chowki and other key locations like Malakaraj and near the flyover at Alopidevi, similar pipe-based drainage systems have been set up. However, these are now set for removal and replacement with proper open drains to ensure effective water flow.
Municipal Commissioner Sai Tej said that on Baghambari Gaddhi Road, old pipes will be removed, and a new standard-compliant drain will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 50 to 60 lakh.
Following this, a detailed work plan and budget will be formulated for drainage improvements across the city.
Drainage improvement plans are already underway for multiple areas with proposed drain lengths: Mehdawari (2,200 metres), Ashok Nagar (1,100 metres), Ganganagar (2,400 metres), Rajapur (1,800 metres), Chaka (4,250 metres), Mahewa (2,700 metres), Chaman Ganj (3,000 metres), Chhatnag (1,200 metres), Shantipuram (1,800 metres), Malaka (1,600 metres), Balrampur (1,600 metres), Gohari (1,500 metres), Malak Harhar (2,000 metres), Bhadri (1,200 metres), and Karelabag (1,100 metres).
Mayor Ganesh Kerserwani emphasised that these measures will provide a permanent solution to waterlogging in Prayagraj. A thorough survey will be conducted to assess the current drains' depth and width, followed by upgrades to bring them to standard specifications. Pipes that do not meet the standards will be removed to ensure smooth drainage during monsoons.
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