Encroachments blamed for overflowing sewage

Encroachments blamed for overflowing sewage

The Hindu

BANGALORE: The Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BMP) has blamed encroachments and dumping of debris in the Vrushabavathi valley as the reason for the damage caused due to overflowing of sewage water. The BMP has started clearing the debris accumulated in the lower stream of Vrushabavathi Valley and go ahead with the work of remodelling the valley.

According to S. Mruthunjaya, Superintendent Engineer (Storm Water Drain Project), dumping of debris in open spaces along the valley has been a major cause of concern. This debris gets accumulated near the Mysore Road bridge blocking the flow of storm water.

Another problem, he said, was encroachment of valley in BMP and City Municipal Council limits. He said action has been taken under the Storm Water Drain Project to clear the encroachments in the CMC areas. With regard to BMP areas, BMP Commissioner K. Jothiramalingam has initiated survey of properties, which will be followed with the encroachment clearance drive.

Rainfall

According to the Meteorological Department, the city received 6.8 mm of rainfall and the Airport received "trace" rainfall till 8.30 p.m.

The BMP Control Room received reports of inundation of water in Avalahalli, Gayatrinagar, Dollors Colony, BTM Layout, Chickkalabagh, Jayanagar 1st and 9th Block, Banashankari 1st and 3rd Block, Tata Nagar, Yediyur and N.S. Palya.