2 days ago
Ludhiana municipal corporation launches pre-monsoon drainage drive to prevent waterlogging.
Ludhiana: As the monsoon season approaches, the municipal corporation (MC) has launched a comprehensive action plan to prevent waterlogging and ensure efficient drainage across the city.
On the directions of mayor Inderjit Kaur and MC chief Aaditya Dachalwal, a meeting was convened under the chairmanship of joint commissioner Ankur Mahindroo, where employees concerned were instructed to carry out regular cleaning and desilting of the Buddha Dariya. Officials confirmed that poclain machines have already been deployed and desilting work is ongoing.
The meeting was attended by chief engineer Ravinder Garg, executive engineers Ekjot Singh and Parshotam Singh, along with SDOs from the operations and maintenance (O&M) cell.
In addition to Buddha Dariya, instructions were issued to clean internal drains and nullahs across the city. This includes the nullah from Gurdwara Dukhniwaran Sahib to Shingar Cinema Road, and those in Dhokka Mohalla, Dharampura, Books Market, Domoria Bridge, and Barewal Drain.
Field staff have also been directed to clean road gullies throughout the city before the monsoon begins. They must submit certificates confirming the work to higher authorities.
Generator sets are being installed at all pumping stations to ensure rainwater can be drained even during power outages.
Preparations are also being made to prevent waterlogging at railway under bridges (RUBs), including those on Pakhowal Road, near Lodhi Club, and Domoria Bridge.
MC commissioner Dachalwal announced that a flood control room will be set up, and a helpline number will be shared with the public soon. Ground staff have been told to complete all arrangements in advance.
Zonal commissioners have been instructed to monitor their respective areas closely. Commissioner Dachalwal will also conduct field inspections in the coming days to review the situation on the ground.
