Bengaluru East Corporation Directs Urgent Action on Waterlogging in Low-Lying Areas

Following recent rainfall, Bengaluru East City Corporation Commissioner D.S. Ramesh conducted inspections across multiple flood-prone locations and directed immediate and long-term measures to address recurring waterlogging issues.

Key Details:

• Inspection conducted on April 30, 2026, after heavy rainfall caused water stagnation in low-lying areas

• Commissioner reviewed underpasses, roads, and stormwater drain conditions

• Officials instructed to implement immediate mitigation and preventive measures

Key Locations Inspected:

• Doddanekundi Railway Underpass

• Marathahalli Underpass

• Ashraya Layout Phase–2

• Salem Bridge

• Devarabeesanahalli (near New Horizon College)

• Boganahalli Village (Survey No. 18)

• Sakra Hospital Road

Directions Issued:

• Removal of silt, garbage, and obstructions from drains and stormwater channels

• Immediate disposal of cleared waste materials

• Cleaning of curb inlets, gratings, and underpass drainage systems

• Cleaning drainage chambers and installing debris catchers

• Focus on permanent solutions in chronic waterlogging areas

• Construction of a retaining wall at Doddanekundi Railway Underpass

• Prevention of blockages in stormwater flow channels

• Deployment of pumps, machinery, and manpower in vulnerable zones

• Ensuring 24×7 preparedness of disaster response teams