Traffic was blocked for nearly an hour today when a car got stuck in the slush near Quadrangle Road. Every time it rains the entire area is logged with water. On Thursday rain water entered shops. Many have suffered heavy losses, said Anand, a resident of the area. Tenders for the desilting project will be called immediately and the work will be completed before the commencement of monsoons this year, BMP Commissioner Ashok Dalwai told Deccan Herald here today.
Flooding is mainly due to clogged drains and a poorly maintained drainage system.
The garbage and debris unceremoniously dumped in these drains make matters worse. Realising the enormousity and seriousness of the problem, the BMP has also embarked on rehabilitation of the entire storm water drain network. But this project will take some time. A project report on this is being prepared, Mr Dalwai said. The entire project would take about three years and will cost Rs 100 crore.