Madurai: A day after overnight rain flooded several Madurai neighbourhoods, the corporation on Friday set Dec 6 as the deadline to complete pending monsoon-related works, as councillors raised concerns over damaged roads, overflowing sewers and incomplete drains. The council also approved 300 civic works worth Rs 14.6 crore.
Among the drainage projects are a pipeline connecting the Ismailpuram 15th Street pumping station to the Santhaipettai pumping station near Munichalai at Rs 98 lakh and Rs 28.5 lakh repairs to UGD pipelines on North Masi Street. Gaurav said around 1,200 personnel are involved in mosquito-control work across the city’s five zones, as the monsoon increased the risk of water stagnation and mosquito breeding. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in Madurai Stay updated with the latest Madurai news.
Corporation commissioner Gaurav Kumar told the council that repairs to stormwater drains, raising canal walls and adjusting manhole heights would proceed as scheduled. He said another round of tenders for pothole repairs would be floated within a week, while officials had been instructed to expedite works in areas vulnerable to flooding. The council also cleared proposals for additional stormwater drains with Asian Development Bank funding under tranche III. On public health, the corporation approved additional staffing for dengue wards at urban primary health centres. Download the TOI App.