BNCC Issues Pre-Monsoon Preparedness Directions to Multiple Departments

The Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) has issued instructions to multiple government departments and agencies to undertake precautionary measures ahead of the pre-monsoon and monsoon season following inspections conducted across the city on 05-05-2026.

Key Details:

• BNCC Commissioner Shri Pommala Sunil Kumar conducted inspections at multiple locations and reviewed monsoon preparedness measures. Separate letters have been issued to departments and agencies including:

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

• Bangalore Development Authority (BDA)

• Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB)

• Indian Railways

• K-RIDE

• Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL)

• BMRCL

• BESCOM

• B-Style

Departments Directed To:

• Maintain roads, drains, footpaths, flyovers, and underground drainage systems.

• Undertake desilting of drains.

• Fill potholes before the monsoon season.

• Remove roadside debris and construction waste.

• Prevent waterlogging and ensure smooth rainwater flow.

• Repair damaged roads, drains, and footpaths caused by ongoing infrastructure works.

Specific Directions to BESCOM:

• Replace damaged or dangerous electric poles.

• Maintain electrical panel boards safely.

• Shift HT cables underground where required.

• Restore roads properly after road-cutting works.

Safety Measures Ordered:

• Departments have been instructed to inspect compound walls and buildings protecting departmental properties.

• Unsafe structures must be removed immediately to avoid public safety risks during heavy rains.

Coordination Measures:

• BNCC has directed all departments to work in coordination to minimize inconvenience to the public and prevent damage to public and government properties during the monsoon season.