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Omar Abdullah calls Srinagar waterlogging a ‘legacy issue’
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday described the chronic waterlogging in Srinagar as a "legacy issue", acknowledging that decades of inadequate planning and maintenance have left the city's drainage system unable to handle heavy rainfall.
Speaking after a visit to waterlogged areas in the summer capital, Abdullah said that while immediate relief measures are being taken, a long-term solution will require significant infrastructure upgrades and coordinated efforts between multiple government departments. He added that the administration is preparing a comprehensive plan to address the problem.
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Srinagar's waterlogging crisis recurs every monsoon, exposing the city's ageing drainage network that was designed for a smaller population and lesser rainfall. The issue is not new: similar complaints were raised during previous administrations, but repairs have been piecemeal. For residents in low-lying areas like Rajbagh and Jawahar Nagar, the problem means frequent property damage and traffic paralysis. The real test for Abdullah's government will be whether this 'comprehensive plan' translates into a concrete timeline and budget allocation before the next heavy spell. Watch for the detailed plan's release and the next rain forecast.
Source: odishatv.in
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