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| Commissioner JMC visits flood-hit areas of ward no. 56, Gangyal-Babliana | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 16: In view of the hardships faced by people due to the recent floods, Dr. Devansh Yadav, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Jammu, today conducted an extensive tour of Ward No. 56, Gangyal-Babliana and its surrounding areas. The visit was aimed at assessing the condition of the major nallah passing through the ward, which has been identified as one of the major causes of recurring waterlogging in the locality.
During the inspection, Dr. Yadav personally examined the drain alignment, interacted with officials on-site, and listened to grievances raised by local residents. People informed the Commissioner that every year, during the rainy season, the drain overflows and water enters more than 200 houses, leading to extensive damage to household property and creating severe inconvenience for families. They explained that the low height of the drain wall and unauthorized encroachments along its banks are the primary reasons for flooding. Residents said that, during heavy rains, several feet of water enters residential areas through the narrow streets, forcing families to evacuate their homes and bringing normal life to a complete halt. Elderly citizens and school-going children, in particular, face immense hardship during such situations.
After listening to the concerns of the people, Dr. Yadav assured them that the Jammu Municipal Corporation is committed to finding a permanent solution to this long-pending issue. He instructed the concerned engineering staff to expedite the demarcation of the drain so that its boundaries can be clearly defined and work on widening and strengthening the walls shall begin at the earliest. He stressed that this task must be carried out without delay so that residents face no further damage and distress in the next monsoon season.
The Commissioner also made a strong appeal to local residents to extend full cooperation to the Jammu Municipal Corporation. He urged them to voluntarily remove encroachments along the drain, reminding them that such structures not only obstruct cleaning operations but also directly contribute to flooding. He said that drainage problems cannot be solved by the Corporation alone and that people's cooperation is equally important. Wherever there are encroachments, residents should come forward to remove them so that widening and cleaning work can be carried out smoothly.
In addition to engineering measures, Dr. Yadav directed officials from the Health and Sanitation wings to intensify cleanliness and anti-water logging activities in the affected localities. He emphasized that a proper drainage solution will significantly improve the standard of living in Gangyal-Babliana and adjoining areas.He stressed that the Corporation will continue to prioritize the welfare of residents through sustainable infrastructure development.
The Commissioner was accompanied during the visit by former Deputy Mayor, Baldev Singh Billawaria, who also assured full support to the people in addressing their issues. Senior officials present on the occasion included Joint Commissioner (Works) Firdous Ahmed Qazi, Health Officer Dr. Vinod Sharma, Executive Engineer (UEED) Ashwani Khajuria, Executive Engineer Div. 5 Yasir Bashir Kichloo, Chief Transport Officer Dharamveer Singh and others. |
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