MUNICIPAL Commissioner Ramprakash Ahirwar inspected the city’s major lakes and rainwater drainage system to review restoration work and monsoon preparedness. He directed officials to expedite ongoing works while maintaining quality standards. The Municipal Commissioner visited Hanumantal, Adhartal and Supatal lakes, where restoration and beautification works are being carried out by the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation. He reviewed the progress of the works and instructed the concerned departments to complete the same within stipulated time limit. During inspection, Ahirwar said the three lakes are important water bodies of the city and their conservation is essential for water security and environmental protection. He asked officials to ensure that all restoration works are carried out in a planned manner.

 

Later, the Municipal Commissioner visited several waterlogging-prone areas to examine the city’s rainwater drainage system. Municipal Commissioner Singh inspected the flow of rainwater on major roads, in residential localities and reviewed the functioning of drains. He instructed officials to ensure that no part of the city faces waterlogging during the monsoon. He also directed the control room and field staff to remain on alert round the clock so that any drainage related problem is addressed without delay. Ahirwar said extensive desilting and cleaning of drains and conservancy channels had been carried out over the past three months. He said these works have improved rainwater drainage and helped prevent waterlogging complaints during the ongoing monsoon.