Rain alert: Madurai Corporation gears up to address rainfall.

MADURAI: After a heavy rainfall, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert to the city corporation to address rain catastrophes, and is gearing up to increase emphasis on rainwater harvesting schemes.

As per latest IMD reports, several parts across the state are likely to witness sporadic and heavy rainfall for the next couple of days. With heavy downpour lashing Madurai for the past few days, the city has been facing severe waterlogging issues. Though major stagnation issues were addressed by authorities concerned, others including puddles of stagnated water and slurry mud continue to give a hard time for the residents, sources said.

Speaking to News Reporters, a resident named Murugesh of Villapuram (Madurai) said, “When the first rains occurred last week, a large amount of sewage mixed-water flowed out from an open sewage and got stagnated in front of the entrance of the government housing board apartments near the Padma Theater region. Even after a week, the grey slurry continues to remain there, emitting stench and risking public health.”

At the point when reached, a senior authority from Madurai City Corporation said that the organization groups are prepared to resolve issues considering the downpour alert.

“Our groups are observing flood-inclined and low-lying regions in the city to forestall any inappropriate occurrences. Blockades and vehicles are saved prepared for tending to water-logging issues. Move is being made to empty out deteriorated water inside the city, and desilting works have additionally been started in regions with open sewage depletes,” the authority said