SILCHAR : In a bid to clean drains and sewerage channels to mitigate the problem of flash floods in Silchar, the district administration has sought the cooperation of the local citizens of Rangirkhal, Singirkhal and Longaikhal, specifically those who have built constructions, RCC slabs or temporary structures over the connected drains to clear the built structures within June 30.

A notice was issued in this regard by District Commissioner Rohan Kumar Jha on Wednesday. The notice states that during field visits to Rangirkhal, Singirkhal & Longaikhal, it has been observed that some of the inhabitants of the aforesaid localities have constructed RCC slab structures, temporary bamboo structures and extensions over the connected drains without keeping provision of manholes thus putting obstructions in clearing and cleaning of drains.

It has also been observed that due to the siltation of drains, there is a blockade of the natural flow of water through the natural drains, triggering artificial flood, and persistent water logging during rainy days in those areas and thus there is an immediate need for taking necessary steps to keep the natural drainage system free from any blockage for ensuring the smooth and natural flow of stormwater during the rainy days to avoid artificial flood or water logging in different parts of the Silchar town, the notice by DC Jha stated.

Further, the DC, who is also the chairperson of the district disaster management authority (DDMA) directed the citizens to clear the built structures within June 30. The constructed structures will be razed if the order is not followed with-in the specified date, the notice stated.