Navi Mumbai: NMMC chief inspects pre-monsoon work

Navi Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Rajesh Narvekar inspected the ongoing pre-monsoon work and directed that the work be completed by May 25. So far, around 55 percent of of the drain cleaning work has been completed.  

While inspecting the work, the civic NMMC chief Narvekar directed officials to ensure that sewage sludge removed from drains must be lifted soon after it dried.

During the inspection, Narvekar was accompanied by City Engineer Sanjay Desai, Deputy Commissioner of Solid Waste Management Department Dr. Babasaheb Rajle, and other department officers and engineers.

Pre-monsoon desilting important

"The city of Navi Mumbai, spread in the south-east, has the Sahyadri hills in the east and the extended gulf coast in the west. Water flowing from the hills reaches the creek through natural channels. Thus, the pre-monsoon drain cleaning work is vital to ensure that the flow of water goes easily towards the creek," said Narvekar.

"Since Turbhe Police Station is situated in a low-lying area, taking into consideration that water accumulates there during high tide and heavy rains, we will install water pumping pumps at 14 possible places where water accumulation in the city is possible."

Narvekar also instructed officials to clean the drains in the MIDC area and personally inspected the ongoing drain cleaning works there. He stressed the removal of sewage sludge within 48 hours after it is placed on banks for drying, ensuring easy transport and cleanliness.