Civic body turns to trash booms to prevent flooding
The Hindu
They are barriers to collect garbage and debris, to prevent them from obstructing the flow of water
The recent spate of rains has residents worried not just about power cuts but also flooding and the health hazard posed by stagnant water. One of the main reasons for flooding is stormwater drains clogged with garbage obstructing the flow of water. To combat this, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is looking to install trash booms, which are barriers to collect garbage and debris to prevent them from obstructing the flow of water. A Germany-based social enterprise has come forward to install trash booms and trash blocks in 30 different locations in the Vrishabhavathi Valley free of cost.
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