Hyderabad: The efforts to prevent water logging in urban areas have been sped up according to government officials. Rs 2250 crore projects have been launched in many low lying areas of the city suffering from water logging during monsoon.
Many big projects were launched to address this issue, including increase in the width of storm water drains, constructions of retaining walls, building box drains, de-silting of storm water drains and repairing of existing drains.
Necessary measures are being taken regarding nalas to prevent water logging during monsoon .
According to government officials, slabs shall be constructed over many nalas, storm water drains and enclosures are being made in surrounding areas. Warning sign boards are being displayed near deep drains to ensure public safety.
As per officials measures are being taken to prevent water logging during monsoon. These measures include construction of embankments and fencing around water reservoirs and lakes and diverting sewage flow.
Under the nala development program, a total of 37 projects are being carried out within the jurisdictions of GHMC and work is being expedited at 36 locations.
