Residents say that emergency pumping of stagnant floodwater would be unnecessary if preparation was done during summer months
In the meantime, additional 35 HP pumps have been stationed in Sellur to reduce the impact of flooding on its residents,” the official said.
If these were started a few months earlier, they could have been completed by now,” said S Manickam, a resident of Sellur. “We are targeting full completion by Dec 6,” the official added. Since many underground drainage pipelines and manhole repairs are scheduled to be completed in the coming month, residents ask what purpose will it serve. “By December when these works are fully completed, the monsoon season will be mostly over. He added that desilting work on other water channels is progressing well and has contributed massively to flood prevention in other parts of the city. “We are talking with WRD to speed up work on the Panthalkudi channel. He added that many monsoon preparedness projects are being conducted simultaneously. 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
Madurai: The northeast monsoon has hit residents of Madurai hard with several roads and homes remaining flooded hours after overnight rain stopped.
many feel that preparation works should have been undertaken before the rains commenced While residents are appreciative of the corporation’s efforts to clear waterlogging.