Take preventive measures against rain-related incidents, BBMP chief tells officials

Yogesh K Porwar & Avanth Kumar Kankariya

It has rained today in various places within the BBMP limits and the weather forecast department has said that the rain might continue for 3 more days.

In this regard,the problems such as the fall of trees or water blockage on roads/ junctions must be solved as soon as a complaint is raised from anywhere in the city.

Failing to comply will lead to action against the concerned officials,BBMP Chief Commissioner, Gaurav Gupta strictly warned the officials.

Addressing an emergency virtual meeting held, due to the rainfall in the city, he said that,no citizen should face problems during the rainfall.

BBMP teams should immediately reach the places where trees/branches have fallen or wherever the rainwater gets blocked.Should immediately resolve the issue and facilitate smooth traffic.

All the zonal control rooms shall have the necessary equipment/machines along with the necessary personnel.

Zone-wise senior officials should conduct meetings to address the prevailing rain-related issues, Chief Commissioner instructed the officials.

In case of heavy rains in the city,use the Revenue, Health,Solid waste management officials and the Marshals too,to solve the problem.

Identify the areas where the water gets blocked and take steps to avoid water blockage.BBMP teams should visit the spot immediately after receiving complaints in control rooms, to solve the problems, he said.

It should be ensured that there will be a smooth flow of water in all the Rajakaluve (major stormwater drains) in the city.

There should be no problem with the ‘kaccha Rajakaluve’. This time there should be no bad incidents. Take precautionary measures on all sides, he instructed.

Trees fell:

1. Ramachandra Agrahara’s petrol bunk near the TR Mill.

2. JP Nagar 2nd Stage, 7th Cross, opposite the Police Station.

3. Chamarajapet 4th Main Road, 9th Cross.

4. Kasturba Road (Vittal Mallya Road).

5. Indiranagar Defense Colony 6th Main Road 2nd Stage.

6. Gangondahalli 2nd Main Road.

7. BBMP head office premises.

8. Ulsoor Lake near Dommaloor.

9. Wilson Garden 4th Cross.

10. Near Attiguppe Metro Station.

11. Nagarabawi 4th Main Road, 9th Block.

12. Rimco Layout, RPC Layout.

All the zonal special commissioners, zonal joint commissioners, zonal chief engineers, chief engineers of road infrastructure/ projects/ SWD, Executive engineers, and other concerned officials were present at the meeting.