Malappuram DDC raises NH 66 drainage concerns
Malappuram officials are addressing concerns regarding inadequate drainage along National Highway 66, which has caused flooding in residential areas. The District Development Committee is also focusing on filling medical vacancies and enforcing health standards to prevent monsoon-related diseases.
Why it matters
Highlights the intersection of public health, infrastructure maintenance, and administrative accountability at the district level.
MLAs across party lines raised concerns over the absence of a scientific drainage system along National Highway 66 during the Malappuram District Development Committee (DDC) meeting on Saturday (June 27, 2026). They pointed out that rainwater was inundating residential areas during the monsoon.
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