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Rs 5,000-cr plan to prevent damage by heavy rains, flooding in Bengaluru
1 week, 4 days ago

Rs 5,000-cr plan to prevent damage by heavy rains, flooding in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: A permanent plan worth Rs 5,000 crore has been formulated to prevent the damage caused by heavy rains and flooding in areas under the jurisdiction of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, announced Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. The Minister explained that flood-prone areas in Bengaluru have been identified, and measures are being implemented to improve stormwater drains and residential …

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Widespread moderate to heavy rains in Chennai, parts of city waterlogged
1 week, 5 days ago

Widespread moderate to heavy rains in Chennai, parts of city waterlogged

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai witnessed widespread moderate rainfall with heavy spells recording an average rainfall of around 10 cm from Wednesday night to Thursday evening. While places like Vyasarpadi, Muthamil Nagar in Kodungaiyur, Koyembedu market and Sterling road, among others faced water stagnation, sources reported that the corporation officials were engaged in draining out the water using motor pumps. Yet, in places …

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Drains to be built to prevent flooding in Madipakkam: T.N. Minister Ma. Subramanian
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Drains to be built to prevent flooding in Madipakkam: T.N. Minister Ma. Subramanian

The Hindu  

To prevent excess marshland water in Chennai’s Pallikaranai from flooding nearby areas like Madipakkam, Ullagaram, Puzhuthivakkam, and Jalladianpettai, drains will be built on a piece of land next to a private education institution, directing the water back to the marshland, said Tamil Nadu Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma. Sekarbabu inaugurates badminton stadium Meanwhile, Minister for Hindu Religious and …

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80 per cent drain desilting work complete: Vellore Municipal Corporation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

80 per cent drain desilting work complete: Vellore Municipal Corporation

New Indian Express  

VELLORE: With the northeast monsoon expected to set in Tamil Nadu in the third week of October, Vellore Municipal Corporation Commissioner P Janaki Raveendran has said that 80 % of stormwater drain desilting work in the city is complete. Speaking to TNIE, she said, “Around 80% of stormwater drain desilting works have been completed. I have asked the staff to …

Bengaluru Rains: CM Siddaramaiah Inspects Flood Preparedness as Pre-Monsoon Showers Hit City
7 months ago

Bengaluru Rains: CM Siddaramaiah Inspects Flood Preparedness as Pre-Monsoon Showers Hit City

News 18  

In an effort to shake off the tag of ‘flood city’ from Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar decided to take the matter into their hands and go on city rounds to assess the city’s flood preparedness. On the question of when the BBMP elections would be held, Siddaramaiah reacted, “We will think about it …

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Meeting held to review monsoon preparedness
8 months, 1 week ago

Meeting held to review monsoon preparedness

The Hindu  

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is working on flood prevention measures ahead of monsoons by desilting stormwater drains and taking measures to avoid waterlogging. At a meeting to review monsoon preparedness of the corporation on Tuesday, Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration & Urban Development, M. Dana Kishore said, “A total of 125 locations that are affected by waterlogging have been identified and …

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T.N. Rains | Stormwater drains in Chennai have failed to prevent waterlogging: Ramadoss
1 year ago

T.N. Rains | Stormwater drains in Chennai have failed to prevent waterlogging: Ramadoss

The Hindu  

PMK founder S. Ramadoss on Thursday, November 30, 2023 said the stormwater drain systems have struggled to relieve water stagnation in Chennai and its suburbs, and called for review and changes to be made in the systems. In a statement, he pointed out that Chennai had witnessed heavy rains on Wednesday, perhaps for the first time after the completion of …

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Chennai Rains | Corporation has completed work in 98% of stormwater drains: Minister K.N. Nehru
1 year, 1 month ago

Chennai Rains | Corporation has completed work in 98% of stormwater drains: Minister K.N. Nehru

The Hindu  

The Chennai Corporation has completed 98% of the stormwater drain work to improve monsoon preparedness in the city, said T.N. Following an inspection of inundated areas on Saturday November 4, 2023, Mr. Nehru said the remaining 2% of the work would be completed soon. Safe drinking water Stressing the need to supply safe drinking water to all residents during the …

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Amid 'Politics' Over Delhi Waterlogging, the Question Remains — Why Does it Happen Every Year?
1 year, 5 months ago

Amid 'Politics' Over Delhi Waterlogging, the Question Remains — Why Does it Happen Every Year?

News 18  

In a recent development, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and the Delhi government engaged in a heated exchange regarding the issue of waterlogging in the city caused by heavy rainfall. Amid the developments, let’s take a look at what causes waterlogging in Delhi each year during rainy season, and possible solutions to the problem: Absence of Master Drainage Plan What …

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As Monsoon Nears, Bengaluru's Posh Rainbow Drive Layout in Troubled Waters
1 year, 6 months ago

As Monsoon Nears, Bengaluru's Posh Rainbow Drive Layout in Troubled Waters

News 18  

As another monsoon knocks on the doors of Bengaluru, many low-lying areas are likely to face flooding once again in the IT City. One such locality is the Rainbow Drive Layout near Sarjapur Road, which is prone to flooding due to the laxity of municipal body BBMP, say residents. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has now started building a stormwater …

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Bengaluru man drowns in stormwater drain, body found 5km away
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengaluru man drowns in stormwater drain, body found 5km away

India Today  

A 32-year-old Bengaluru man fell into a stormwater drain and his body was found 5 kilometers away from the spot. Lokesh fell into the drain at Kempapura Agrahara and his body was found in Byatarayanapura on Mysuru Road, said police, as reported by NDTV. Torrential rain since Sunday brought Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka to a standstill. The pre-monsoon …

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Kamala Harris visits L.A. stormwater project in wake of record-setting rains
1 year, 11 months ago

Kamala Harris visits L.A. stormwater project in wake of record-setting rains

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday joined state and local leaders at a Los Angeles County site recently upgraded to increase groundwater retention, where they touted ongoing efforts to improve drought resiliency across California and neighboring states. The vice president was joined at the spreading grounds by U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla ; Rep. Tony Cárdenas ; Tanya Trujillo, the Interior …

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This year may turn out to be wettest for Bengaluru since 2017: IMD
2 years, 3 months ago

This year may turn out to be wettest for Bengaluru since 2017: IMD

Hindustan Times  

With over 1,590 mm of rain reported this year, the officials of the India Meteorological Department have predicted that 2022 could be the wettest year compared to 2017. With the incessant rainfall in September and October, 2017 was the wettest year for Bengaluru city, with 1615 mm of rain. In seasonal rain, which is from July onwards, the city has …

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BBMP starts demolition drive in Mahadevapura
2 years, 3 months ago

BBMP starts demolition drive in Mahadevapura

Hindustan Times  

Civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on Monday started a demolition drive within days of the havoc caused by rains-triggered floods in the city. He said, “According to protocols, the demolition of smaller structures can be carried out without issuing notices.” The BBMP has identified more than 700 encroachments in Bengaluru so far. Further, 15 residents of the Luxury Rainbow …

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Anti-encroachment drive kicks-off in Bengaluru as govt talks tough after rain havoc
2 years, 3 months ago

Anti-encroachment drive kicks-off in Bengaluru as govt talks tough after rain havoc

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The Bengaluru civic body on Monday began a demolition drive within days of the havoc caused by rains-triggered floods in parts of city with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai asserting that the anti-encroachment offensive would be done on a big scale. The CM said there will be no partisanship in the drive to remove the alleged encroachment of the stormwater …

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​Bengaluru, Sorry For the Suffering, Will Look For Permanent Fix by Next Rains: Civic Chief
2 years, 3 months ago

​Bengaluru, Sorry For the Suffering, Will Look For Permanent Fix by Next Rains: Civic Chief

News 18  

Within four months of taking over as the chief of Bengaluru’s city civic body, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, Tushar Giri Nath is faced with the daunting task of handling the flash floods that have engulfed the Silicon Capital of India. News18 spoke exclusively to BBMP commissioner Giri Nath on the handling of the situation, given the unprecedented rain and …

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Change in stormwater mgmt need of the hour, say experts
2 years, 3 months ago

Change in stormwater mgmt need of the hour, say experts

Hindustan Times  

With continuous rains causing flooding in low-lying regions of Bengaluru, the urban experts have called for a change in the way the storm water in the city is handled. Meanwhile, urban planner V Ravichandar said unless a change in storm water drainage is brought about, the situation in the city is going to be difficult. While it’s supposed to channel …

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