Bengaluru East Corporation Forms Sub-Division Flood Management Teams for Monsoon Preparedness

Bengaluru East City Corporation has announced the formation of sub-division level Urban Flood Management Teams to strengthen flood preparedness, response, and infrastructure protection ahead of the monsoon.

Key Details:

• Commissioner D.S. Ramesh chaired an inter-departmental coordination meeting on April 28

• Immediate formation of Urban Flood Management Teams across all sub-divisions

• Teams will be led by Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) as nodal officers

• Multi-department coordination includes:

• BWSSB

• BESCOM

• Traffic Police

• Forest Department

• Health and Revenue officials

• Disaster Management authorities

• Railways (where applicable)

Key Responsibilities:

• AEE (Sub-Division Lead):

Maintain flood vulnerability registers

• Ensure desilting of drains and canals before monsoon

• Monitor waterlogging points and deploy pumps

• Complete pending drainage works

• Conduct field inspections and submit daily reports

• BWSSB:

Fix pipeline-related obstructions and trench cuts

• Restore damaged drains and coordinate excavation works

• BESCOM:

Ensure uninterrupted power for pumps and flood response systems

• Address electrical safety risks in flood-prone areas

• Traffic Police:

Plan diversions and regulate traffic in waterlogged areas

• Manage closures of underpasses and low-lying roads

• Forest Department:

Identify and remove hazardous trees

• Maintain emergency response teams for tree clearance

• Health Department:

Clear silt and waste from drains

• Maintain sanitation in flood-prone areas

• Revenue Department:

Support removal of encroachments affecting drainage

• Provide land records for infrastructure work

• Disaster Management:

Coordinate emergency response and rescue operations

• Conduct mock drills and public awareness

• Electrical Teams:

Maintain pumps, generators, and dewatering equipment

• Ensure readiness for emergency deployment

• Railway Authorities:

Coordinate drainage in railway underpasses and corridors

• Control Room Teams:

Maintain 24/7 communication and complaint handling

• Track rainfall, flooding incidents, and response time

Enforcement:

• Superintendent Engineers will monitor team performance

• Strict disciplinary action warned for delays or negligence