GVMC to deslit over 3,500 km of city drains ahead of monsoon
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) plans to desilt over 3,500 km of stormwater drains before the monsoon to prevent urban flooding. Commissioner Ketan Garg conducted inspections, ordered immediate desilting, and imposed a fine for public littering, emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach to cleanliness.
Why it matters
This initiative is crucial for urban resilience against climate change impacts like heavy rainfall and flooding, directly affecting public safety, infrastructure, and quality of life in Visakhapatnam.
In a bid to prevent urban flooding, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation has set an ambitious target to desilt its extensive network of stormwater drains before the active onset of the Southwest monsoon.
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