Complete Storm Water Drain Works on Priority, Directs D.S. Ramesh – East City Corporation

On February 28, 2026, the Commissioner of Bengaluru East City Corporation, D.S. Ramesh, inspected ongoing major storm water drain and retaining wall works across the corporation limits. Officials were directed to complete all pending works within stipulated timelines to prevent monsoon waterlogging.

Key Details

• Authority: Commissioner D.S. Ramesh

• Objective: Prevent flooding and ensure smooth rainwater flow during monsoon

• Action: Site inspections and strict instructions for timely completion

• Focus: Rajakaluve strengthening, retaining wall construction, encroachment clearance

Locations Inspected & Directions Issued

Geddalahalli Railway Vent

• Immediate release of pending payment to the Railway Department instructed

• One box pushing work completed

• Remaining box casting work to be completed by end of April 2026

Geddalahalli Downstream

• Inspection of retaining wall near BWSSB STP plant

• Drain carries water from Yelahanka and Sarvajnanagar towards Kalkere Lake

• Connecting drain work from Kothnuru side reviewed

• Officials directed to clear encroachments and complete works at the earliest

Belagere STP Plant

• Retaining wall construction completed and quality inspected

• Instructions issued to clear encroachments along Belagere rajakaluve

• Remaining works to be completed by end of March 2026

Siddapura Lake – Varthur Lake Drain

• Inspection of retaining wall constructed after clearing encroachments

• Drain connects Siddapura Lake to Varthur Lake

• Identified as critical infrastructure for waterlogging prevention

Prestige Ozone (Varthur)

• Rajakaluve construction progress reviewed

• Officials directed to expedite pending works

Bilishivale Rajakaluve

• Drain connecting to Rampura Lake

• Work to be completed by April 2026

Important Dates / Deadlines

• End of March 2026 – Completion of Belagere pending works

• End of April 2026 – Completion of Geddalahalli and Bilishivale works