Waterlogging: Dept plans to counter waterlogging | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Housing and urban development department has drawn up a comprehensive plan to address waterlogging issues during the monsoon. The department’s secretary, Usha Padhee, emphasized on quick response and proactive measures.
She stressed the role of community involvement in tackling water-logging issues. “Our priority is to ensure safety of residents by providing an immediate and efficient response to any waterlogging problem in cities and towns,” she said.
She directed for formation of dedicated rapid response teams in each ULB to monitor and address waterlogging incidents.She asked officials to take help of communities in identifying vulnerable areas and reporting waterlogging issues through a dedicated helpline and mobile application. TNN
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Pune witnessed widespread power outages and voltage fluctuations due to heavy rains and subsequent waterlogging on Thursday. Officials from MSEDCL stated that electricity was purposely turned off in several areas as a safety measure, while moisture and tree falls caused additional disruptions. The outages impacted residents’ daily routines, with some workplaces issuing work-from-home instructions but facing frequent power issues.
