A road in Auto Nagar inundated in water following the heavy rainfall in Vijayawada on Sunday. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO
The announcement got here after Mr. Dhyanachandra visited Benz Circle, Nirmala Convent Road, Postal Colony Road, Panta Kaluva Road, APIIC Colony, Ayush Hospital Road, Ramavarappadu Junction, Eluru Road, and Gunadala Centre on Tuesday as a part of an inspection.
According to a launch from the VMC, the Commissioner stated that the crew will comprise 80 sanitary and planning secretaries. He directed officers to assign devoted groups to every recognized stagnation level within the metropolis and take essential actions to stop rainwater from pooling on roads.
If required, authorities have been instructed to boost the capability of pumping items to make sure that in areas liable to heavy pooling, rainwater doesn’t stay stagnant for greater than 10 minutes. He emphasised the elimination of all encroachments that impede the pure circulate of rainwater. Additionally, officers have been informed to make sure that all rehabilitation centres recognized throughout the town are geared up with not less than fundamental amenities and are saved in good situation.
Earlier, Chief Medical Officer of Health Ok. Arjuna Rao informed The Hindu that the anti-larval operations have additionally been intensified, particularly following the emergence of a dengue case within the metropolis final week.
“In addition to clearing stagnant water, we’re taking on common fogging in all wards between 6 p.m. and seven p.m.. Larval identification can also be accomplished,” Dr. Arjuna Rao stated, including that for the reason that breeding season is beneath approach, the larvae supply discount exercise has been taken up.
In the APIIC Colony, the place a dengue case was reported, all measures have been taken to take away any stagnant water and to stop dengue or any mosquito-borne illnesses, he stated. Dr. Arjuna Rao added that the person has recovered.
People in Ajith Singh Nagar, Vombay Colony, Payakapuram, which have been inundated in the course of the September 2024 floods, have complained of a rise within the mosquito menace after the floods. Following on this, Dr. Arjuna Rao stated that the company has eliminated flood water accrued in enormous portions in open areas and added that if the menace nonetheless continued, they might intensify the frequency of fogging.
Additional Commissioner (Projects) D. Chandrashekhar, Zonal Commissioner Ok. Shammi, Chief Engineer R. Srinath Reddy, Chief City Planner Sanjay Ratnakumar and others have been current in the course of the inspection.
Published – July 22, 2025 10:40 pm IST
