Flood fix: Metro-site ditches to be plugged

Ahmedabad | Saturday | 21st July, 2018

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The cave-in in Vejalpur was not because of metro work, but seepage from a drainage had caused it,” said Gupta. These sites were mainly where metro work was under way.Nehra said it was decided that the metro authorities will get potholes repaired and ensure that citizens do not face hardships. “Repairs work has been taken up on a war footing. Nehra said that AMC engineers pointed out areas where waterlogging took place during the first spell of heavy rain in the city. Metro authorities even agreed to clear mud that had flowed on to roads.” Nehra said the corporation has also asked the metro authorities to clear blockages stopping the flow of stormwater.Gupta, however, said the meeting was just a review, held to brief the commissioner on the project..