Jammu, July 18: In view of the onset of the monsoon and forecasts of heavy rainfall in Jammu city, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr. Devansh Yadav, has directed all concerned officers to intensify the cleaning and desilting of major drains and nallahs to ensure the smooth flow of rainwater and minimize the risk of waterlogging across the city.
Acting on these directions, JMC has launched an intensive, round-the-clock desilting drive, with teams working day and night to clear major drains and nallahs before heavy rains intensify. The Corporation is undertaking extensive cleaning of 29 major nallahs under its jurisdiction, particularly in flood-prone and waterlogging-sensitive areas including Greater Kailash, Sainik Colony, Valmiki Colony, Sanjay Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Gadi Garh, Gujjar Basti, Nanak Nagar, Gangyal, Trikuta Nagar, Railway Station, Model Town, Jeevan Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar, Channi Himmat, Shanti Nagar, Kunjwani, Bathindi, Sunjwan, Preet Nagar, Talab Tillo, Anand Nagar, and other vulnerable localities.
As part of JMC’s comprehensive monsoon preparedness plan, Dr. Devansh Yadav personally inspected several wards to review the progress of desilting operations and assess the condition of the city’s drainage network. During the inspection, he also reviewed the ongoing construction of new drainage infrastructure being executed by the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) under the SASCI Scheme at Jallo Chak, Digiayna and Greater Kailash.
The Commissioner instructed the executing agencies to ensure that construction materials are properly safeguarded during the monsoon and are not wasted or washed away due to rainfall. He directed that all ongoing works be carried out with meticulous planning, strict quality control, and adequate protective measures so that construction activities continue efficiently despite adverse weather conditions.
Emphasizing the importance of preventive action, Dr. Devansh Yadav said that regular desilting of drains, timely completion of drainage infrastructure, and continuous monitoring are vital to preventing urban flooding, protecting residential areas, and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of stormwater during the monsoon.
Reiterating JMC’s commitment to public safety and civic resilience, the Commissioner stated that the Corporation has put in place all necessary measures to safeguard the lives and property of citizens during the rainy season. He appealed to the public to extend full cooperation by refraining from dumping garbage, plastic waste, construction debris, or any other material into drains and nallahs, as such practices obstruct the natural flow of water, choke the drainage network, and significantly increase the risk of flooding.
Dr. Devansh Yadav further assured that the Jammu Municipal Corporation will continue to closely monitor the city’s drainage system and deploy additional manpower, machinery, and emergency response teams wherever required to ensure swift action and effective management throughout the monsoon season.
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