‘Missing links’ in stormwater drain network blamed for deluge in Mysuru
The Hindu
MCC seeks ₹113 crore from govt. for repair works
The flooding of several neighbourhoods in the city following heavy downpour recorded in the last few days has been attributed to the “missing links” in the stormwater drain network. The abrupt ending of drains, following discontinuation of works for various reasons, was said to be one of the key reasons for inundation of localities, especially those beyond the Outer Ring Road.
Even as the Mysuru City Corporation has claimed that it has put in additional men and machinery to address the damage and carry out relief work, the civic agency did not anticipate rains of this magnitude and prepared accordingly, and is now facing the flak. Residents in the affected areas seeking a permanent strategy to overcome such situations in the years ahead.
As per the MCC’s assessment, based on inspections, drawings of drains and estimates prepared by the engineers, a sum of ₹113 crore was required immediately to interconnect the missing links of stormwater drains for uninterrupted movement of rainwater into the respective water bodies.
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