D C directs PWD to prepare drainage plan for Guwahati

The Deputy Commissioner Kamrup (Metropolitan) Dr M Angamuthu today directed the Public Works Department (PWD) to prepare a proper drainage plan within a month for Guwahati.
To take stock of the drainage system, the DC visited Anil Nagar, Nabin Nagar, Tarun Nagar, Pub Sarania, Rajgarh Road areas of Guwahati perenially hit by water-logging even after a brief shower.
During his visit with officials from PWD, GMC and Water Resources Department, the DC directed the Superintendent Engineer PWD (Road) to prepare a proper drainage plan within a month.
Additional Chief Engineer Water Resources will co- ordinate with PWD (Road) division to prepare the drainage plan.

Angamuthu also directed that a proper survey of the drainage system be undertake putting emphasis on the last ten years rainfall data and high flood level data of those areas.
The DC further instructed the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) to clear all blockage in drains of the city, he added.