Gorakhpur : Amid continuous rainfall and forecasts of heavy showers over the next few days, divisional commissioner Indra Vikram Singh, along with mayor Manglesh Srivastava and DIG Gorakhpur Range, conducted a surprise inspection of low-lying areas vulnerable to waterlogging in the city on Saturday.
He also directed officials to ensure that the municipal corporation’s helpline number, 8810709390, remains operational round the clock to assist residents. No waterlogging was reported around Champa Devi Park or other locations inspected by the team. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Varanasi | Silver Rate in Varanasi | Bank Holidays in Varanasi | Public Holidays in Varanasi | Varanasi AQI | Weather in Varanasi | Petrol Price in Varanasi | Diesel Price in Varanasi | CNG Price in Varanasi | LPG Price in Varanasi Stay updated with the latest Varanasi news.
The inspection began at Sumer Sagar drain, where local residents told officials that regular desilting by the municipal corporation had helped prevent water accumulation and maintain smooth flow. At Rapti Complex in Asuran, officials said water was being diverted into drains using pumps installed by the municipal corporation, preventing accumulation. Officials said normal life in the city remained unaffected despite the rainfall.
Municipal commissioner Ajay Jain and other civic officials accompanied the team. The team also inspected the area beneath Dharamshala Bridge, where no waterlogging was found. During the inspection of the Daudpur Canal Road tri-junction, no rainwater stagnation was observed. Engineers, however, pointed out that an elevated culvert in the area causes backflow, restricting the natural drainage of water from the drain near Aryan Hospital and requiring pumping into the culvert. The divisional commissioner directed officials of the municipal corporation and Jal Kal department to remain on alert for the next three to four days in view of the possibility of heavy rain. He instructed them to keep suction machines ready for immediate deployment in low-lying areas. Download the TOI App.
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