The heavy rain of Kerala from late on Monday (May 19, 2025) threw and continued the failed occasional heavy showers. Scene by Marine Drive in Kochi. | Photo Credit: H. Vibhu
The district authorities have launched steps to complete the readiness before Monsoon and prevent watering up within the city limits within the project of the Operation.
The meeting of officials of various departments and elected representatives convened by the district collector NSK UMESH decided to ensure the time -tied completion of projects.
The meeting reviewed the rejuvenation work in the Mullassery Canal channel, Chilavannur Canal, Edappaly Canal and High Court Canal. At the meeting, a decision to strengthen work in areas usually faced with a serious contamination. According to officials, the required works in the Cammattadam were completed. Mr Umesh told officials to take measures to prevent waterlogging at the josa Jos.
The district administration proposed immediate completion of the channel cleaning within the Kochi Corporation. Steps should also be taken to reduce the flow in the Vivekananda channel. The meeting also discussed the water near Al-Ameen, Edappally.
The Minister of the Industrial Section P. Rajeeve, who convened an online meeting to discuss readiness, proposed to convene meetings of the election district at the Assembly to review the work started. He proposed to reduce trees that pose a danger to the public during heavy rains and strong winds. With regard to the opening of the closures of various dams, it is necessary to ensure a strict protocol.
TK Ashraf, chairman of the Pestký Committee for Health of Kochi Corporation, said that the decision adopted at the inspection meetings convened by the district administration and the government will be carried out by time binding. Cleaning work along the channels and drains will be carried out according to the schedule, he said.
Published – May 20, 2025 20:59
