Compensation soon for rain-affected: CM Bommai

Speaking to media persons after his visit to waterlogged Kendriya Vihar Apartment in Yelahanka Bommai said, “I have ordered the release of Rs10,000 today itself for those who had to suffer due to water entering their homes. About 400 houses are affected in Yelahanka area. About 10km of main roads and 20km of interior roads are also damaged. I have instructed for preparing the estimates of damage to infrastructure. Funds would be released immediately to take up repair works.”

The Chief Minister attributed the flooding problem to hurdles for Rajakaluves. Work for the widening of 50km of Rajakaluves had been taken up. It had been decided to take up widening of 50km more. The width of the Rajakaluves needs to be widened from the present 8–10feet to 30ft. Necessary measures would be taken for the smooth flow of floodwaters in Rajakaluves, he said.

Continuous rains in the last 3 days had filled Yelahanka lake which is overflowing. Floodwater inundated the houses in surrounding areas and the Kendriya Vihar apartment complex. Water has submerged the basement of the apartment up to 4–5 feet. Local MLA Vishwanath provided food, water, and other essential help for the residents who are stuck in their homes, Bommai said.

Drainage system for the Apartment

There are 603 people residing in the Kendriya Vihar apartment complex. A necessary drainage system would be provided for the complex to drain out the flood waters. National Highways Authority would be approached to get the necessary clearance to take up the works as the drains passed under the highway. Then only the problem could be solved permanently, Bommai said.

Source of the problem

The problem had its source at Yelahanka lake which is connected to 11 more lakes upstream. The heavy rains has led to overflowing from all the lakes to Yelahanka lake which has two narrow Rajakaluves which are choked at many places or being encroached, the Chief Minister pointed out.