Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Vijayawada to Remove Drain Encroachments, Minister Narayana Announces
The government is removing buildings and walls that are built on top of drains in Vijayawada because they block the water from flowing away.
This causes flooding during rain.
The government will help people who lose their homes by giving them new houses.
They will also restart a project to fix the drains and make them bigger.
This work will begin in September.
Minister Narayana announced the removal of encroachments on drains in Vijayawada.
Encroachments are causing rainwater stagnation and flooding in the city.
VMC has been instructed to identify and remove encroachments on outfall drains.
The government plans to allot TIDCO houses to residents displaced by drain widening.
Drainage improvement work will restart in September using VMC and APCRDA funds.
- Who
- Municipal Administration and Urban Development minister Ponguru Narayana and VMC officials.
- What
- The Municipal Administration and Urban Development minister announced the removal of encroachments on drains in Vijayawada.
- When
- Drainage improvement work will resume in September.
- Where
- Vijayawada
- Why
- To prevent flooding and ensure a smooth drainage system.
Public Perspective
Government Perspective
Flooding prevention
Public Perspective
Encroachments cause flooding and obstruct water flow.
Government Perspective
N/A
Rehabilitation
Public Perspective
People displaced will be allotted TIDCO houses.
Government Perspective
N/A
- Minister
- Ponguru Narayana
- City
- Vijayawada
- Focus
- Drainage Improvement
- Action
- Encroachment Removal
- Funding Sources
- VMC and APCRDA
