Vellore Corporation desilts waterbodies in 49 areas prone to waterlogging

Vellore Corporation desilts waterbodies in 49 areas prone to waterlogging left Vellore Corporation Commissioner A. Catherine Saranya inspects desilting of water channels and storm-water drains in the town. Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/tamil-nadu/snuvv8/article71623482.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/desilt.jpeg Corporation officials said that the civic body has also set up at 12 relief centres VELLORE With the onset of the Northeast monsoon, Vellore Corporation has identified 49 areas, mostly in Old Town, which are prone to waterlogging. Water channels have been desilted in these areas to prevent water stagnation during the monsoon. Corporation officials said that areas such as Kansalpet, Kaspa, Shenbakkam, Ambedkar Nagar, Thedir Nagar, and Konavattam are identified as flood-prone areas in Old Town. “Most of the identified spots in Old Town are low-lying areas. Desilting of storm-water drains and key water channels have been done to ensure free flow of excess rainwater into the river,” A. Catherine Saranya, Commissioner, Vellore Corporation, told The Hindu.