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The rainy season is approaching, and like every year in Bhatkal, the roadside drains meant for rainwater drainage are filled with mud, stones, and garbage. This has resulted in pre-monsoon rainfall causing water to overflow from the drains and enter houses and shops in many areas instead of flowing through the drains.
The residents revealed that the lake was rejuvenated in 2018-2019, and it remained a beautiful place to visit often. However, over the years, maintenance and monitoring were not carried out, leaving it in a bad condition. While the residents have reached out to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) multiple times for the development of the lake, there has been no initiation from the department to prevent and preserve the lake.
Residents in Coimbatore are facing challenges as roads are dug up for UGD work. Learn more about the impact and progress of the project.
The ongoing underground work for the UGD system in Old Hubballi has caused traffic disruptions. Diversions have been put in place to ensure smooth traffic flow. The neglect of this busy road by authorities has been criticized. The road is in a dilapidated condition with numerous potholes. Residents are facing inconvenience and health problems due to dust menace.
Kolhapur: A proposal worth Rs325 crore to address Panchganga river pollution by achieving 100% network of underground drainage pipelines has been sent.