Kapurthala News (June 19): Deputy Commissioner Akash Bansal on Friday reviewed the progress of drain and sewerage cleaning works being undertaken across the district as part of monsoon preparedness and flood management measures. He directed the drainage department, Municipal Corporation Kapurthala, Municipal Corporation Phagwara, Municipal Council Sultanpur Lodhi, and Punjab Water Supply & Sewerage Board (PWSSB) to ensure that the cleaning of all drains, municipal sewerage drains, sewerage networks, and storm sewer systems is completed by June 30.
During the review meeting, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized that all ongoing works must be completed before the onset of the monsoon season. He also instructed officials to ensure the proper disposal of removed weeds, wild vegetation, booti, and water hyacinth so that the waste is not washed back into the drains during rainfall.
Officials informed the Deputy Commissioner that open drain-cleaning works worth Rs 1.62 crores under the drainage department are nearing completion. The works involve the removal of sarkanda, weeds, wild vegetation, jala, booti, and water hyacinth from drains across the district. The cleaning operations cover the West Bein (Holy/Kali Bein), East Bein (Chitti Bein), and various drains located in the tehsils of Bholath, Kapurthala, Sultanpur Lodhi, and Phagwara.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the status of cleaning and maintenance of the drainage system, sewerage system, and storm sewer network under the jurisdiction of Municipal Corporation Kapurthala, Municipal Corporation Phagwara, Municipal Council Sultanpur Lodhi, and Punjab Water Supply & Sewerage Board (PWSSB). Officials stated that the exercise would improve water flow, prevent waterlogging, and ensure smooth drainage during the monsoon season. They assured the Deputy Commissioner that all works would be completed within the stipulated timeframe.
Deputy Commissioner Akash Bansal warned that any laxity in drain and sewerage cleaning operations would not be tolerated. He directed officials to establish a foolproof monitoring mechanism to ensure the timely completion of all works so that residents do not face any inconvenience during the rainy season. He reiterated that effective drainage and sewerage management are essential for flood prevention and public safety during the monsoon and stressed the need for continuous monitoring of vulnerable locations across the district.
