Officials told to initiate immediately mitigating measures in rain-hit Hubballi-Dharwad

Dharwad Deputy Commissioner takes action to address rain-related issues in twin cities, directs officials to clean drains and impose fines.

Following a deluge of complaints regarding problems caused to residents of the twin cities after the recent downpour, Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu G.R.J., accompanied by HDMC Commissioner Ishwar Ullagaddi, visited various rain-affected localities of the twin cities and directed the officials to initiate immediately the requisite mitigating measures.

The Deputy Commissioner was appalled by the sorry state of affairs in various localities, particularly those along the storm-water drains, and expressed her displeasure. She directed the civic authorities to take up a drive on war footing to clean the drains, gutters and storm-water drains.

During her visit, the Deputy Commissioner found heaps of plastic waste strewn all over the place and unwanted shrubs grown in the gutters.

Expressing her displeasure, she directed the officials to create awareness against dumping waste in drains and also asked them to impose hefty fines on habitual offenders.

Meanwhile, the civic authorities told the Deputy Commissioner that although door-to-door garbage collection has been implemented effectively, people in many wards are still dumping waste at vacant places and in drains leading to choked gutters and other problems.

In Hubballi, Ms. Prabhu visited Medar Oni, Tulaja Bhavani Circle, Kamaripet Police Station, Old Hubballi Bridge and other localities to assess the ground reality.

Speaking to media persons in Dharwad, the Deputy Commissioner stated that officials have been directed to prevent monsoon miseries and respond immediately to rain-related woes.