Home Secretary & Secretary Local Govt. U.T.,Chandigarh, Sh. Nitin Kumar Yadav, Assesses Progress of City Restoration Works After Recent Floods
Chandigarh,18th July ,2023.Today, Sh. Nitin Kumar Yadav IAS ,Home Secretary and Secretary of Local Government, U.T., Chandigarh, conducted a comprehensive assessment of the ongoing restoration efforts in the city following the damages caused by the recent floods.
The Chief Engineer reported that the floods have resulted in damages at 115 locations across the city, with the major cause being the failure of roads due to broken Circular Brick Drains (CBD’s).
One prominent location of concern is the road dividing Sector-14/15, which has been closed for traffic since 8th July, 2023. During the visit, the Home Secretary urged the officers to provide clear timelines for the completion of repairs to this critical road.
Another severely impacted area is the road leading to the Railway Station near CTU Workshop, where a bridge over Sukhna Choe suffered significant damage, necessitating the closure of traffic.
The Chief Engineer of Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, explained that due to the extent of the damage, the road can only be reopened after one month once all construction works are completed.
Acknowledging the seriousness of the situation, the Home Secretary directed the Chief Engineer, U.T., Chandigarh, to develop long-term plans for the clearance of drains to prevent storm lines from submerging during heavy rains, which often leads to temporary flooding in the city. He emphasized the need to clear the drains of silt and debris to facilitate the smooth passage of rainwater.
Sh. Nitin Kumar Yadav expressed his concern for the inconvenience faced by the citizens due to the impact of the floods and urged the authorities to expedite all restoration works without delay. He emphasized the importance of providing specific timelines for each repair project to offer respite to the residents and restore normalcy in the city.
The administration will continue to closely monitor the progress of the restoration works and provide regular updates to the public.
Sh.Nitin Kumar Yadav was Accompanied by the Chief Engineer of Municipal Corporation,Sh N.P Sharma and Chief Engineer Chandigarh Administration C.B Ojha.
