Complete SWD works before summer: East Additional Commissioner orders rapid fixes in flood-prone areas

Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar instructs engineers to accelerate stormwater drain, pothole repair, and civic infrastructure works across East Bengaluru to prevent monsoon flooding.

Bengaluru East City Corporation’s Additional Commissioner (Development), Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar, has issued strict instructions to engineers to fast-track stormwater drain and civic works in areas that repeatedly flood during rains. The order comes as Sai Layout and Vadderpalaya continue to face heavy waterlogging every monsoon, causing major inconvenience to residents.

Since the monsoon has weakened and the city is now entering a period of dry weather through winter and summer, the Additional Commissioner has directed that all stormwater drain retaining wall construction be completed before the end of summer. Officials were told that this seasonal window must be used effectively to finish long-pending works without delay.

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During an inspection of completed road resurfacing projects in Hagadur and Naggondanahalli under the Whitefield Subdivision, the Additional Commissioner reviewed the quality of the work and stressed adherence to engineering standards.

He also visited Nallurhalli, Siddapura Road, and Varthur–Gunjur Road, where pothole-filling work is currently underway. Engineers were instructed to clear all pending pothole repairs at the earliest to prevent further deterioration of roads.

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In addition, the Additional Commissioner inspected the community hall under construction in Nallurhalli. He directed engineers to speed up progress and ensure that the installation of the first-floor roof slab is completed without further delay.