Archive · 22 May 2025
Hubballi Residents Demand Action for Deteriorating Drain
The stormwater drain in Old Hubballi is in bad shape, causing problems for residents.
It's full of trash and isn't properly maintained, leading to bad smells and health concerns.
People are asking the city to clean it and build a wall to protect their homes from overflowing water.
Some parts of the drain were developed, but others are still unfinished, and some areas have illegal structures built on them.
Residents are worried about flooding and are urging officials to take action to fix the problem.
Residents of Old Hubballi are facing health and safety concerns due to the deteriorating rajakaluve.
The drain is filled with waste and lacks proper maintenance and fencing.
Residents are urging the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation to take action.
Parts of the nala development were done, but some areas are still incomplete.
Shop owners and residents have reported problems due to overflowing waste during rainfall.
- Who
- Residents of Old Hubballi and shop owners; HDMC commissioner.
- What
- Deteriorating stormwater drain causing health and safety concerns.
- When
- During the 2024 rainfall season, problems increased.
- Where
- Old Hubballi, Hubballi, near Tulajabhavani Temple.
- Why
- Lack of maintenance and waste dumping in the rajakaluve.
- Location
- Old Hubballi
- Problem
- Stormwater drain (rajakaluve)
- Affected Areas
- Gousia Nagar, Ibrahimpur and surrounding areas
- Causes
- Dumping of waste and lack of maintenance
- Impact
- Health hazards, foul stench, and sewage overflow
- Key Stakeholders
- Residents and shop owners
- Authorities Involved
- HDMC (Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation)
- Proposed Solutions
- Construction of barrier wall and cleaning the drain