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KOCHI: In an effort to find a solution to waterlogging in Deshabhimani Jn , the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd authorities have started construction of drain across Deshabhimani Road . KMRL which is carrying out the renovation of drainage in the stretch had to stop the construction work due to presence of underground electricity cables. The flow of storm water from Kaloor side would be cut off as the drain breaks abruptly at Deshabhimani Jn. The water would overflow from the drain and the area would be floodedduring heavy rain,” said P M Harris, chairman, works standing committee, Kochi corporation. In Deshabhimani Jn, the drain along the Banerji Road ends abruptly because of presence of cables.TOI on Friday had reported the issue and the need to build utility ducts to shift the cables..