BNCC Inspects Waterlogging-Prone Areas Near Puttenahalli Lake

Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) Commissioner Shri Pommala Sunil Kumar conducted an inspection of waterlogging-prone areas near Puttenahalli Lake and directed officials to complete the remaining sewage diversion works within 10 days to ensure a permanent solution before the monsoon season.

Key Details:

• BNCC Commissioner Shri Pommala Sunil Kumar inspected areas near:

Ramanashree California Gardens

• Esteem Northwood apartment complexes

• Puttenahalli Lake

• Earlier, the Rajakaluve connected to Puttenahalli Lake had been closed after sewage water entered the storm water drain.

• Following severe flooding during the 2024 monsoon, multiple measures were initiated to address recurring waterlogging issues.

• Since the area falls under Forest Department jurisdiction, the matter was reviewed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), where an interim stay had been issued earlier.

• Underground sewage pipeline works have now been completed and sewage diversion works are currently underway.

• The Commissioner stated that:

Nearly 90% of sewage diversion work has been completed

• Remaining works must be finished within 10 days

• Permanent measures should be ensured before monsoon

• Works to reconnect the Rajakaluve to the lake are yet to begin.

• The Forest Department has granted permission for diversion works aimed at preventing flooding near Puttenahalli Lake.

• Officials from:

Forest Department

• BWSSB

• Corporation engineering teams

• Other departments

• were present during the inspection.