India, July 4 -- Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh and district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma on Thursday expressed concern over pending drain cleaning work, directing officials to expedite the ongoing operations with urgency due to the rainy season.

Raising concerns over delays in other critical drainage channels during a review meeting, the MLA directed irrigation department officials to prioritise cleaning and repair of Rabupura, and Hirnoti drains.

"The time-bound and quality cleaning of these drains will bring much-needed relief to rural residents during the monsoon," said the MLA.

Officials said that cleaning of Hirnoti drain is underway by the irrigation department.

District administration officials said that a meeting was held to revi...