Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Vijayawada Plans Rs 600 Crore Stormwater Drainage Overhaul
Vijayawada often faces waterlogging when heavy rain falls.
The government plans to spend about Rs 600 crore to improve the city’s stormwater drains.
The goal is to help rainwater flow away more easily.
Minister P Narayana said the work should provide a lasting solution.
Workers have started removing mud and silt from drains across the city.
They are using 70 machines for this cleaning work.
The minister inspected one of the drains after the rains went down.
Officials were told to work together so residents do not face problems.
The government plans to invest an estimated Rs 600 crore to strengthen Vijayawada’s stormwater drainage system.
Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana said the project aims to prevent waterlogging and provide a permanent drainage solution.
Desilting operations began across the city using 70 machines after heavy silt blocked water flow.
Narayana inspected desilting work at an outfall drain near Nirmala Convent signals service road.
Officials were directed to coordinate and monitor drain cleaning and water drainage arrangements closely.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana and city officials are involved.
- What
- Vijayawada’s stormwater drainage system is planned to receive an estimated Rs 600 crore makeover, alongside citywide desilting.
- When
- The minister inspected the work on Saturday evening, and desilting began Saturday morning.
- Where
- Vijayawada, including an outfall drain near Nirmala Convent signals service road.
- Why
- To prevent waterlogging, improve rainwater disposal and address silt-blocked drains.
- Estimated investment
- Rs 600 crore
- Project focus
- Strengthening Vijayawada’s stormwater drainage system
- Desilting equipment
- 70 machines
- Inspected location
- An outfall drain near Nirmala Convent signals service road
- Reported problem
- Heavy silt accumulation was obstructing water flow and contributing to waterlogging
- Stated objective
- Providing a permanent solution to the city’s drainage problems
- Minister
- Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana